Rockrider 520 or 540 or Boardman?
antonyfromoz
Posts: 482
i am looking to buy my daughter an mtb for very light use, mainly on bridle paths and a little bit of gravel riding. The three bikes I am currently considering are the Boardman sport (currently on special and available with British Cycling discount), Rockrider 520 and the 540, which is also currently at a reduced price. With the rockriders, is the spec on the 540 worth the extra cast at the reduced price or is the 520 better value? Any help appreciated.
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-520-mountain-bike-id_8293188.html#anchor_ComponentProductTechnicalInformation
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-540-mountain-bike-id_8293149.html#anchor_ComponentProductTechnicalInformation
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/mountain-bikes/boardman-mountain-bike-sport-ht-650b-limited-edition
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-520-mountain-bike-id_8293188.html#anchor_ComponentProductTechnicalInformation
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-540-mountain-bike-id_8293149.html#anchor_ComponentProductTechnicalInformation
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/mountain-bikes/boardman-mountain-bike-sport-ht-650b-limited-edition
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The 540 is only slightly better specced than the 520 - no wonder they reduced it. But I'd spend £400 on the 560, so much more bike, is an absolute bargain.
The Boardman is ok, but cheap drivetrain and hefty overall weight. The 560 blows it away.0 -
The 540 is only slightly better specced than the 520 - no wonder they reduced it. But I'd spend £400 on the 560, so much more bike, is an absolute bargain.
The Boardman is ok, but cheap drivetrain and hefty overall weight. The 560 blows it away.0 -
The 540 is only slightly better specced than the 520 - no wonder they reduced it. But I'd spend £400 on the 560, so much more bike, is an absolute bargain.
The Boardman is ok, but cheap drivetrain and hefty overall weight. The 560 blows it away.
I'd say it's worth the extra £20. I'd pay that just to not have white handlebars.
But the 560 is one hell of a lot more bike for another £50, but I understand what you're saying.Daddy, Husband, Designer, Biker, Gamer, Geek
Bird Aeris 120 | Boardman Team 650b | Boardman Pro FS | Calibre Two.two0 -
The 540 is only slightly better specced than the 520 - no wonder they reduced it. But I'd spend £400 on the 560, so much more bike, is an absolute bargain.
The Boardman is ok, but cheap drivetrain and hefty overall weight. The 560 blows it away.
I'd say it's worth the extra £20. I'd pay that just to not have white handlebars.
But the 560 is one hell of a lot more bike for another £50, but I understand what you're saying.0