Specialized Bikes

BeenMtb

Basically I still can't make my mind up about buying a new Hardtail for £700 at the most. I am curious, are you paying a good £100-£200 for the specialized name? I have looked at the Rockhopper expert (I can get it for 700..) Is it worth the money, or are there any other bikes within my price range that have better specs?

Thanks

cooldad

And the specs would be? Or better still post a link.

BeenMtb

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/spe ... e-ec030688

Rockhopper Expert

cooldad

Rather expensive for the spec, the fork isn't too great for the price. I'd have a look at Boardmans at the same sort of price.

Uli

You must compare the spec and make sure that you are not paying for advertisement as it seems to be the case with Specialized and some other "big" names. They still make profits with 20% sale later on.

BeenMtb

hmmm, Yeah, not so keen on Halfords if I be honest....

cooldad

You're buying a bike, and I doubt you can afford to buy Halfords.

Uli

BeenMtb wrote:

hmmm, Yeah, not so keen on Halfords if I be honest....

What is your issue with Halfords? You can buy a bike in the box and put it together yourself or get them to fix pedals and wheels as not much more is required. You don't have to visit them never again if you don't want to

Shylock

Genesis Core range, great frame to and all Shimano gear. Good start and you know you are upgrading a good frame, top review on here to.

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... 0-11-40743

This years model

http://www.ukbikesdepot.com/m15b126s2p6 ... S_GB/20239

chez_m356

BeenMtb wrote:

hmmm, Yeah, not so keen on Halfords if I be honest....

halfords brands carrera and boardman are made by merida as is specialized, have a look at this http://www.decathlon.co.uk/81-2011-id_8168695.html which spec wise is superior to the rockhopper