Sorry I am new and don't know the difference

Jason82

Which bike is the better they seem to be similar in spec but I am not sure what the difference is between the components

http://www.evanscycles.com/products-com ... 7Cec025828

I will be using it to go to work on the canal about 8.5 miles and a bit of off road fun at weekends.

supersonic

The Rockhopper has the better spec, but it does cost 200 quid more.

mac_man

There's much better bikes for that money out there. The Specialized has a better fork though.
For that sort of money I'd consider the Carrera Fury from Halfords which you should be a ble to get at a good price at the moment.

Also look at the Boardman hardtails in Halfords as these look really sweet. Better specced than either of the 2 you listed.

Boardman: http://www.boardmanbikes.com/mtb/ht_team.html

Fury: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165499

Or consider Merlin bikes:
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop ... 1-BIKE.htm

And if you don't mind buying over t'internet:
http://www.canyon.com/_en/mountainbikes ... tml?b=2050
A great spec as well

Also check Pauls cycles for deals on older (and often better specced) bikes from 2009 or 2010

http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/

Jason82

Cheers guys more stupid questions which is better The boardman pro or the carerra fury? Sorry to be a pain. If it helps I am not exactly evil knieval on a mountain bike just a novice who is starting out hoping to develop it into another activity as well as kayaking and running. This will be paid for by the cycle to work scheme.

The Rookie

The Boardman is better for most than the Fury, but the Fury is a slightly different bike to ride, try them and decide!

Simon

Jason82

cool will do