Specialized carve or marin b17
Naz90
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Hi all went it to my lbs this weekend and they have both bikes in second hand under £400 what one would you go for
Cheers naz90
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Depends on the spec, condition etc.I don't do smileys.
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As above, though I would be more tempted by the Carve as it is a newer bike. The 2013 Carves onwards are lighter than the original Carve bikes and if you want a fast, stiff XC bike they are a good deal at £400 in the right condition.0
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The carve is the 2012 expert model
And the marin is the 2011 b17 I like both but don't know much about bikes
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Links help -cooldad wrote:Depends on the spec, condition etc.I don't do smileys.
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http://www.thebikelist.co.uk/marin/b17-2011
Spec for the marin b17
Spec for the carve expert
http://m.evanscycles.com/products/speci ... e-ec0301420 -
If I recall where the B17 was within the Marin range then the 2 bikes are very different.
The B17 was a more entry level hard hitting HT.
Whereas the Carve is a ground covering xc machine without being too xc racer orientated.
That's without bringing wheel size in to the equation.
What style of riding suits you best?0 -
Tbh I'm not to sure as I'm new to all this but where I live there's lots of woods and cycle tracks everywhere it's more for fitness at the moment until I get in to in big time also does anyone know of decent places to ride in Hertfordshire0
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From that I'd say Carve for sure. If the condition is ok.
Mine is a 2013 model and I think it is spot on tbh.0
