Scott Scale 970

thejellett
thejellett Posts: 16
edited May 2013 in MTB buying advice
Ive seen some good reviews of this bikes big brother, the 960, but my budget doesnt quite stretch that far. The RRP on the 970 is £699. Would anybody eb able to shed any light if this would be an equally good ride to the 970, or are the forks a major let down?

SPEC:

Frame:SCOTT Scale 29 Alloy 6061, Custom Butted tubing, CNC machined Dropouts, Integ. Headset / Replaceable hanger

Fork:Suntour XCR 29 LO / Coil Spring, Lockout, 100 mm travel

Gears:Shimano Deore M591 Shifters, Shimano Deore M590 / 34.9mm Front Derailleur, Shimano Deore M593 SGS Rear Derailleur, Shimano M522 Octalink Crankset, Shimano HG62 Cassette

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/sco ... tch__plid_

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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    It's a bike, there's better out there and certainly ones of better value
  • thejellett
    thejellett Posts: 16
    Thanks for the quick reply Chunkers, got any recommendations on better value for the money?
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Do you really want a 29er?

    What's your actual max budget?

    What riding you intending to do?
  • thejellett
    thejellett Posts: 16
    I think so! Ive test riden the scott and was liking the ease of speed and the way they just go over bumps almost effortlessly. Im 6ft 2 so the size seems pretty compatible. Use will be a mix of tow path and light trails

    I was looking at around £600-£800 for the right bike.
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Have you ridden a modern 26 inch wheeled bike to compare your experience?
  • thejellett
    thejellett Posts: 16
    hhhmmmm, possible change of plan!

    I have been offeered (what i think) is a great deal on a 2013 Cube Ltd 2934- £700.00 from a dealer. the spec seems to rock the Scott- any views on this bike for the prixce- RRP is just shy of £900.00 so the price seems great

    Thanks again all, Im thinking of ordering this bike tomorrow
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Most people don't memorise spec, so detail or a link would help.
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  • thejellett
    thejellett Posts: 16
    ooppps!!

    http://www.totalcycling.com/a-z/bikes_m ... tAodUSUAUA
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Not bad at the price if it's new, with warranty, and you want a 29er.
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  • thejellett
    thejellett Posts: 16
    Ive put the order in for the Cube Ltd 29er! Cant wait to pick the machine up- Im on hols for a couple of weeks so will be Sat 25th! Pictures to follow.....

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