GT, Giant, Specialized or Mongoose?

mrvillicus · December 2013

After having 2 brand new mongoose and specialized bikes stolen from work a couple of years ago I gave up riding, now my employer have joined the cycle to work scheme so I'am considering getting another. It will be used for trial/offroad mainly and probably only once or twice a week and not much road riding so from what I read a hardtail would be best. So I have narrowed down the options to a few bikes, but I want to make 100% sure I choose the right one for my needs, I know its hard without testing them but from riding mongoose and specialized before I know what to expect. So out of these choices, which one would be the best for my needs?

Giant Talon 29er 2 2014 Mountain Bike
Giant Revel 2 2014 Mountain Bike
GT Aggressor 1.0 2014 Mountain Bike
Mongoose Tyax Sport 29er 2014 Mountain Bike
Specialized Hardrock Disc 2014 Mountain Bike
Saracen TuffTrax Comp Hydro Disc 29nr 2014 Mountain Bike
Saracen Mantra 2014 Mountain Bike
Felt Six 60 2013 Mountain Bike
Felt Nine 70 2014 Mountain Bike

I know its a large list, but I havent got a clue as to who is the best manufacturer or uses the best ancillaries etc?

Many thanks, Ben

mcnultycop · December 2013

Budget? Links? Where can you buy from?

mrvillicus · December 2013

budget upto £500, and we have to get the bikes from this site http://www.cyclesolutions.co.uk/aa

cooldad · December 2013

Links? Doubt many people can be bothered to hunt.

mrvillicus · December 2013

mcnultycop · December 2013

The 2013 Felt seems ok if you have to choose from that place.

gt-arrowhead · December 2013

The Felt and the Giant look like good shouts. Im surprised the Giant is that good for £500. Usually "big" brands tend to have lower specced bikes for the same price as others. Like the GT in that list. Its probably the worst specced out of the lot.

mrvillicus · December 2013

Thanks for the replies chaps, my problem is I havent got a clue about what gearing is good and so on, I really really like the saracen models they look real cool, but looks arent everything hey! I do like the felt bikes too, my friend who is a competent rider seems to believe that most bikes around the range of £500 are mostly using the same gearing and suspension etc, also I believe that with my lack of experience, skill and time I dont really need anything special, I just want to buy a bike that will do what I need, and most of all will last for a while

mcnultycop · December 2013

Your friend isn't entirely right. There are some real dogs of bikes at £500, some ok ones then decent offerings from Decathlon and Halfords.

supersonic · December 2013

Always make sure the fork has hydraulic damping. Always.

GT, Giant, Specialized or Mongoose?

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