Specialized Rockhopper Pro vs Carve Comp

FatCycleRider

I'm looking at getting a 29er and settled on the Rockhopper Pro. I then saw the Carve Comp. These bikes look almost identical. Why would you choose the Carve Comp over the Rockhopper Pro at £200 more expensive?

http://www.specialized.com/gb/gb/bikes/mountain/carve/carvecomp#specs

http://www.specialized.com/gb/gb/bikes/mountain/rockhopper/rockhopperpro29#specs

rockmonkeysc

The Carve has a better frame and fork.

FatCycleRider

Does it justify the £200 extra?

rockmonkeysc

The fork on the Carve is much better and lighter than the one on the Rockhopper. The frame is made from a better grade of aluminium which should be lighter and more compliant. There are other differences in spec as well. Get a test ride, only you can decide if it justifies the extra cost.

Chunkers1980

Probably.

But I don't think either bike justifies its price in the first place.

FatCycleRider

RockmonkeySC wrote:

The fork on the Carve is much better and lighter than the one on the Rockhopper. The frame is made from a better grade of aluminium which should be lighter and more compliant. There are other differences in spec as well. Get a test ride, only you can decide if it justifies the extra cost.

Cheers

rockmonkeysc

Chunkers1980 wrote:

Probably.

But I don't think either bike justifies its price in the first place.

I would say they are about right unless you compare them to the mail order only bikes like Rose, and Canyon etc.
It's £300 cheaper than the equivalent spec Giant XTC 29er.