Which of these 2 Bikes

vim147

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... 65499#dtab


http://www.specialized.com/gb/en/bc/SBC ... ath/Gravel


Cant seem to decide on these two bikes,

Both cost around the same

Both weigh around the same (11.7kg)

90% Road 10% off road.

Was thinking Boardman and using slicks for road use.

As the Boardman is lightweight at 11.7kg i dont think it has the arguement of hybrid vs MTB weight issue ?

Other could be over 700c vs 26", will this make much difference for a casual rider ?

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cooldad

Yes, on the road.

vim147

cooldad wrote:

Yes, on the road.

How much difference can it make to me, am just a casual rider.

If both those Hybrid & MTB weigh the same and MTB has thinner Slicks on then am not sure how significant difference the 700c to 26" wheels can make.

I like the option of having one tool for all jobs. I wont be commuting to work on it, just riding at leisurely pace (10MPH-12MPH) on road

If that Hybrid came with 26" slicks then would there be any difference to the 26" MTB ?

cooldad

Personally I'd get the Boardman, but for 90% road use better to get a road bike, or a CX.
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fungus_the_muffin_man

Why not get a cross bike? It would seem better for what you say you will be riding.