Down to 2 - please help.

swelsbyuk

Hi all

I have sold my current bike and am now trying to decide on a replacement. I have a budget of £700 (give or take a few quid) and, not being a brand snob, I have narrowed it down to the two bikes, below.

I have tried them both and the both appear far superior that my current ride and I am having real difficulties choosing between the two. However, I have no idea regarding which has the better components etc.

So, over to the 'experts' - which one should I go for? :

Boardman Mountain Bike Comp http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... 65499#dtab

or

Decathlon Rockrider 8.2:
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/rockrider-8-2-34963146/

Many thanks in advance to anyone who spares the time to give their opinion!

canada16

Better spec on that rockrider.

IMHO it looks nicer as well.

bails87

Yeah, the Rockrider is better specced, both very good value bikes, either would be a good choice (I've got a Boardman btw) but on spec the Rockrider edges it with better forks and brakes. Spec isn't everything though, so get down the shops and see how they both feel, it might be that either one of them just doesnt 'fit' right.

marinman1

based on specs thats another vote for the rockrider

Stormtrooper

Spec wise i'd go for the Rockrider

scotto

+1 rockrider

andy46

another one for the rockrider, better spec and looks just as nice as the boardman

swelsbyuk

Rockrider it will be then!

Thanks to everyone who took the effort to vote/make comments.