Insurance replacement choice of two bikes

Liam1611

After having one of my bikes stolen, my Insurance company are going to kindly offer me a replacement, but I'm finding it difficult to choose between the two bikes that I will hopefully end up with.

One is the Orange Pure 7 which comes from a good stable, and it's an Orange, need I say more

http://www.orangebikes.co.uk/bikes/pure-7/

The other choice is going to be the Saracen Kili Cromo 1, which again is from a good stable.

http://www.saracen.co.uk/bikes/hardtail ... li-cromo-1

I've chosen these two because I prefer the way Steel rides in comparison to Aluminium, but cannot decide any further. If anyone has any advice as to which one would be the better of the two it would be appreciated. I mainly ride the local natural trails around Greater Manchester so either bike would be suited to the task in hand.

Thanks in advance

Liam

supersonic

There is very little in it: be careful with the 'steel rides better than aluminium' thing, as it is not true nowadays, plenty of steel frames are harsher than a modern aluminium frame. I disagree with the Orange thing too lol, they need to do a lot more to keep up nowadays.

The Orange P7 frame however does have a supple feel, but is frighteningly heavy: 6lbs is a lot for a frame like this. I don't have the weight of the Saracen, but it has the lighter more adjustable fork, if not as smooth.

It really will come down to what feels best, and if you can test them, will get a better feel. Very little in the rest of the specs.

Pudseyp

Are you stuuck with these two only ?? take a look at on one as you will get a nice 456 for the same money with a better spec...

Or Merlin...this is on a grand with the VIP discount and has a RS Recon fork, full SLX, and MT65 tubeless wheelset....bargain

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop ... 4-BIKE.htm