Spesh Rockhopper under CTW or alternative

deimosjohnny

Hi,
Looking at getting the Rockhopper Comp or Pro £750 or £1000 under the Cycle to Work.

Bit of advice as to the difference in price and value of the difference is it worth it either will i notice the spec and or resale at later date.

Also if there is anything alternatively i should be considering for value.

CTW we operate does not limit me, I can order from anywhere so looking for best value I like Specialized but open to suggestions.

Thanks

cooldad

And the spec is?

deimosjohnny

doh!
http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/product ... pro-evo-14

Pro Spec
FRAME Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium, Trail 29er Geometry, fully butted w/ tapered headtube, forged dropouts, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger
FORK RockShox XC32 29, TurnKey damping w/ lockout, Solo Air spring, tapered alloy steerer, external rebound adj., 15mm thru-axle, 32 mm stanchions, 120mm travel (S: 100mm travel)
HEADSET 1-1/8" upper and 1-1/2" lower threadless, Campy style, integrated full cartridge bearings
STEM Specialized 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt clamp, 6-degree rise, 31.8mm
HANDLEBARS Specialized mini riser, double-butted 6061 alloy, 700mm wide, 10-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 12mm rise, 31.8mm
GRIPS Specialized Body Geometry XC Contour, Kraton w/ gel, closed end, 132mm, lock-on
FRONT BRAKE Tektro Draco 2, hydraulic disc, dual piston, 180mm rotor
REAR BRAKE Tektro Draco 2, hydraulic disc, dual piston, 160mm rotor
BRAKE LEVERS Tektro Draco 2, hydraulic lever
FRONT DERAILLEUR SRAM X5, 10-speed 2X10, 34.9mm clamp
REAR DERAILLEUR SRAM X7 Type 2, 10-speed, long cage
SHIFT LEVERS SRAM X5, 10-speed trigger
CASSETTE Sunrace, 10-speed, 11-36
CHAIN KMC X10
CRANKSET Custom Samox, 2pc., forged arm, 2x10 w/ e.13 Turbocharger bash guard, 170mm/175mm
CHAINRINGS 36/22, aluminium
BOTTOM BRACKET GXP BB for 2pc., 73mm shell
PEDALS Alloy, 1pc. body and cage, w/ reflectors, 9/16"
RIMS RH Disc 29", alloy double-wall, 26mm, pin joint, 32h
FRONT HUB Specialized disc, alloy, Hi Lo flange, sealed bearings, alloy axle, 15mm thru axle, 32h
REAR HUB Specialized disc, alloy, Hi Lo flange, RCC ball bearing system, steel axle, steel cassette body, QR, 32h
SPOKES Stainless, 14g (2.0mm)
FRONT TYRE Specialized Ground Control, 29x2.1", Kevlar bead, 60TPI
REAR TYRE Specialized Ground Control, 29x2.1", Kevlar bead, 60TPI
INNER TUBES Standard presta valve
SADDLE Specialized Body Geometry Rockhopper, steel rails, 143mm
SEATPOST Alloy, 2-bolt, micro-adjust, 12.5mm offset, 30.9mm
SEAT BINDER Forged alloy, 31.8mm, QR, nylon washer
Weight 13.72kg / 30.24lbs


Comp Spec
FRAME Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium, Trail 29er Geometry, fully butted w/ tapered headtube, forged dropouts, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger
REAR SHOCK
FORK RockShox XC28 29, TurnKey damping w/ lockout, coil spring, 1-1/8" alloy steerer, 28mm stanchion, preload and rebound adj., 100mm travel (80mm size Small)
HEADSET 1-1/8" w/ lower bearing reducer, Campy style, integrated full cartridge bearings
STEM Specialized 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt clamp, 6-degree rise, 31.8mm
HANDLEBARS Specialized flat bar, double-butted 6061 alloy, 700mm wide, 10-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 31.8mm
GRIPS Specialized Body Geometry XCT, Kraton w/ gel, closed end, 132mm, lock-on
FRONT BRAKE Tektro Draco 2, hydraulic disc, dual piston, 180mm rotor
REAR BRAKE Tektro Draco 2, hydraulic disc, dual piston, 160mm rotor
BRAKE LEVERS Tektro Draco 2, hydraulic lever
FRONT DERAILLEUR SRAM X5, 10-speed 2X10, 34.9mm clamp
REAR DERAILLEUR SRAM X5, 10-speed, long cage
SHIFT LEVERS SRAM X5, 10-speed trigger
CASSETTE Sunrace, 10-speed, 11-36
CHAIN KMC X10
CRANKSET Custom Samox, 2pc., forged arm, 2x10, 170mm/175mm
CHAINRINGS 36/22, aluminium
BOTTOM BRACKET GXP BB for 2pc., 73mm shell
PEDALS Composite platform, w/ reflectors, 9/16"
RIMS RH Disc 29", alloy double-wall, 26mm, pin joint, 32h
FRONT HUB Specialized disc, alloy, Hi Lo flange, RCC ball bearing system, steel axle, QR, 32h
REAR HUB Specialized disc, alloy, Hi Lo flange, RCC ball bearing system, steel axle, steel cassette body, QR, 32h
SPOKES Stainless, 14g (2.0mm)
FRONT TYRE Specialized Ground Control Sport, 29x2.1", wire bead, 60TPI
REAR TYRE Specialized Ground Control Sport, 29x2.1", wire bead, 60TPI
INNER TUBES Standard presta valve
SADDLE Specialized Body Geometry Rockhopper, steel rails, 143mm
SEATPOST Alloy, 2-bolt, micro-adjust, 12.5mm offset, 30.9mm
SEAT BINDER Forged alloy, 34.9mm, QR, nylon washer
Weight 13.64kg / 30.08lbs

chrisw333

If you can put links to the actual bikes you'll get a more detailed response.

I have a bit of a soft spot for Specialized Rockhoppers as that is what I had for my first bike and it was excellent. BUT nowadays unfortunately Specialized tend to be very poor spec and value for money compared to what you can get elsewhere. I seem to recall the spec on the 2014 models was pretty shocking, but as I said post the links and take it from there.

I suspect you won't be able to use Halfords, but if you can the Boardmans are very hard to beat at this price range.

edit - crossed with your post

cooldad

At the price
http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/CBOOPWDEO/o ... ntain-bike

chrisw333

Take a look at this. The difference in spec is hard to comprehend for a £1k bike.

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/CBOOPWDEO/o ... ntain-bike

chrisw333

dang Cooldad!

deimosjohnny

Like the spec but the bike doesn't jump out at me.

deimosjohnny

what's your thoughts on this spec guys.

Vitus Gravir I. Crest the ascent.

Specifications:

Frame: 6061-T6 hydroformed aluminium with four-bar V-Link rear suspension, 100mm travel
Frame Specification: CE EN14766
Forks and Shock: RockShox Reba RL Solo Air, 120mm travel, 15mm thru-axle / RockShox Monarch RT3
Rims: Easton EA70 XC
Hubs: Easton EA70 XC disc, 100mm x 15mm front, 135mm x QR rear
Tyres: Maxxis High Roller, 26”x2.35”, 60a MaxxPro
Brakes: Avid Elixir 3 hydraulic disc, 180mm front/160mm rear
Chainset: SRAM S1400 GXP, 175mm, 39t x 26t
Bottom Bracket: SRAM GXP (BSA)
Chain: SRAM PC-1031, 10-Speed
Cassette: SRAM PG-1030, 11t-36t, 10-Speed
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X9 Type 2
Front Derailleur: SRAM X9
Shifters: SRAM X9
Handlebars: Vitus alloy riser, 730mm wide, 25mm rise
Stem: Easton EA50, 60mm, 8 degree rise
Grips: Vitus lock-on
Headset: FSA Orbit 1.5 Zero Stack, 1-1/8” to 1.5”
Saddle: Vitus
Seatpost: Easton EA50
Seatclamp: Alloy QR
Weight: 12.9kg (Medium)

mcnultycop

For how much?

cooldad

Way better than the Specialiseds, but not a 29er hardtail, so a bit different to your initial post. Also over the normal CTW limit so depends on your scheme.
Spec nowhere near as good as the On One but I prefer full sus so...

cooldad

mcnultycop wrote:

For how much?

£1080

deimosjohnny

Didn't think a full suss would be in the budget but our scheme is £1000 +VAT but need to double check that, says it on the paperwork though.

So have been thinking of a 29 or 650

stumbled across the Cube Ltd for £999

Features:

Frameset:

Frame: Aluminium Superlite, AMF, double butted, 29 ARG
Forks: Manitou Marvel TS Air ,Remote Lockout, 100mm
Groupset:

Chainset: Shimano SLX, FC-M670 Hollowtech II 42x32x24T, 175mm
Bottom Bracket: Shimano SM-BB51
Brake/Shift Levers: Shimano Deore SL-M610 I-Spec, Rapidfire-Plus
Front Derailleur: Shimano SLX FD-M671, Direct Mount
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT RD-M781-SGS, Shadow 10-speed
Wheelset:

Rims: CUBE ZX24 Disc 29
Front Hub: Shimano XT HB-M785
Rear Hub: Shimano XT FH-M785
Tyres: Schwalbe Rapid Rob, 2.25
Components:

Front Brake: Shimano Deore A-M615 hydr. Discbrake 180 mm
Rear Brake: Shimano Deore A-M615 hydr. Discbrake 160 mm
Handlebars: CUBE Flat Race Bar, 720mm
Grips: CUBE Performance Grip
Headset: FSA No.10 semi-integrated, 1 1/8
Stem: CUBE Performance, 31.8
Saddle: Selle Italia X1
Seatpost: CUBE Performance Post, 30.9mm
Seatclamp: RFR Varioclose 34.9mm
Pedals: MTB Aluminium
Weight: 15.59 kg

kammybear

Used to have the Cube LTD. Really good value for money.

The Rockhopper is supposed to have a nice frame but that spec is atrocious at £700 never mind £1000

Chunkers1980

That cube weighs getting on for 35lbs which is a lot for an XC type bike.

I'd go HT.