Rockhopper Expert vs Trek 6700 (09)

Krispy_
Krispy_ Posts: 19
edited July 2009 in MTB buying advice
I won some vouchers for Evans Cycles in a comp at work ... so it's time to get back in the saddle 8)

I'm a big and fairly powerful rider (6"4 & 17st) and although I feel the lure of FS, my riding style ... and budget ... is more suited to hardtail. Bike riding should be fun (so not pure xc) plus I enjoy standing up and having a good mash at the pedals.

Previous ride = '98 Stumpy, full XT ... got nicked at uni :evil: Not riden since.

Budget ceiling of a grand.

Narrowed my selection down to two alternatives Rockhopper Expert £879 vs Trek 6700 £999

Which offers best VFM?
Is the Trek worth the extra?
How would you tweek the shop spec?
What improvements have there been 08 >> 09?

Was initially put off by the Trek's colour scheme but now find the white quite seductive. Conversely, completely ruled out the "champagne" RH Pro. If i'm spending a grand, then I want my ride to look right :P

Will upgrade pedals to V12's or equiv (Wellgo?)
Possibly shorter FR / DH stem?
Handlebar grips for pimping
Saddle? Guess will have to ride and see. Charge Spoon comes well recommended

And of course, you can always try to persuade me to get a Kona / GF etc :lol:

Comments

  • LAW4778
    LAW4778 Posts: 232
    I would say the spesh but i am biased i do like trek bikes and was interested in 6700 too but i don't think it is worth the extra 120quid but some may disagree with me, i dont know how all the bontrager gear compares to all the specialized own make stuff on the expert but i do know the slx shifters on the trek are above the deore fitted on the spesh and the xt rear mech on the spesh is above the slx fitted on the trek so its swings and roundabouts, both are good bikes and i am really happy with mine.
    Trek Fuel EX 7 29er 2014
    Specialized FSR XC Pro 2010 (Gone)
    Specialized Rockhopper Expert 2009 (Gone)
  • The Spiderman
    The Spiderman Posts: 5,625
    I`ve seen the Trek for £800,so I`d bargain hard and go for the Trek.
    2006 Giant XTC
    2010 Giant Defy Advanced
    2016 Boardman Pro 29er
    2016 Pinnacle Lithium 4
    2017 Canondale Supersix Evo
  • Krispy_
    Krispy_ Posts: 19
    Cheers guys ...

    Didn't mention, but there's the possibility of a friend of a friend arranging "mate's rates"

    Fingers, toes and eyes ... all crossed :P

    Any thoughts on upgrading the standard spec?
  • Big dave 3
    Big dave 3 Posts: 304
    WHat about a Cube?

    Tha wold be very high on my list!

    But I am biased & love them :D
    /

    Marin Team HT (customiosed commuter)

    Boardman Team HT (customised commuter)

    Giant Defy 1 2014.

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  • Krispy_
    Krispy_ Posts: 19
    No Cube @ Evans :roll:

    However ...

    GT Zaskar Elite £978 also in the running despite compromises to spec

    Kona Hoss £879 - Heavy (ier) duty option

    Couple of Scotts in the price bracket but I've always felt they're more race orientated?
  • Si78
    Si78 Posts: 963
    I would go for the Trek...Looks beautiful, one of the best looking bikes imho 8)
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  • Krispy_
    Krispy_ Posts: 19
    It is a nice looking machine :P

    But how much white is too much white?

    Will be replacing the grips with white lock ons ... and potentially the stem for a shorter FR / DH.

    Should I stick with black? Or go for white ... perhaps with red / white spacers to make it extra pimp 8)

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