Roadies first mtb!

robertboekee

Hi

I've done a lot of road cycling over the past few years but fancy trying mountain biking for a bit of a change, my problem is that I'm really struggling to decide what to buy!

I'm 6'2", 80kg and will probably use it almost primarily for some basic trails and as my skills progress move onto harder trails so something with a good frame that could be upgraded would be great.

My budget is around £700 although I could stretch to £800 if it would make a big difference, and it has to be bought from Evans Cycles as it is through a cycle to work scheme.

After a bit of research I found the Trek 4900D and the Specialized Rockhopper Comp! Are these good bikes for the money? If so, which is the better buy? Are there any other bikes I should consider?

Many thanks to anyone who helps!

supersonic

Can you provide links to the said bikes? As spec (and price!) varies depending on the year.

Rushmore

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/pin ... e-ec027477

this... probably the best specced they have for your price range.

robertboekee

Thanks for the quick replies and thanks for the recommendation Rushmore. Here are the links to the two bikes

Specialised - http://www.evanscycles.com/products/spe ... e-ec030687
Trek - http://www.evanscycles.com/products/tre ... e-ec030269

Thanks again!

Rushmore

robertboekee wrote:

Thanks for the quick replies and thanks for the recommendation Rushmore. Here are the links to the two bikes

Specialised - http://www.evanscycles.com/products/spe ... e-ec030687
Trek - http://www.evanscycles.com/products/tre ... e-ec030269

Thanks again!

out of those 2, The Trek is better specced.. 30 speed, with Deore and SLX components.. No contest really..