which one would you buy

micky c
micky c Posts: 13
edited January 2016 in MTB buying advice
SPECIALIZED Pitch 650b 2015
£340 http://www.bestbikeproducts.com/m1b41s2p4390/SPECIALIZED-Pitch-650b-2015/RS_GB/17389

Frame Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium, Sport Trail 650b Geometry, butted tubesets, externally relieved headtube, forged dropouts w/ reinforced disc mount, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger

Forks SR Suntour XCT 650b, alloy lower, coil/MCU spring, Hi-Ten 28mm stanchions/1-1/8" steerer, preload adj., disc mount, size-specific 80/100mm travel

Rear Derailleur Shimano Altus, 8-speed
Front Derailleur Shimano Altus, high mount, bottom swing, dual-pull
Shifters Shimano ST-EF51, w/ integrated brake lever
Chainset Forged alloy, square taper spindle, w/ chainguard
Bottom Bracket Square taper, cartridge bearings
Chain KMC X8, 8-speed, reusable Missing Link
Freewheel Sunrace, 8-speed, 11-34
Headset 1-1/8" upper/lower, Zerostack 44, steel cups, loose ball bearings
Stem Specialized 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware
Handlebars Specialized, low rise, double butted 6061 alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 5-degree upsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Front Brake Tektro Aries, mechanical disc, organic pads
Rear Brake Tektro Aries, mechanical disc, organic pads
Rims Stout, 650b disc, alloy double-wall, pin joint, 25mm inner width, 32h
Front Hub Specialized Hi Lo disc, alloy double-sealed, ground race, QR, 32h
Rear Hub Specialized Hi Lo disc, alloy, double-sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h
Spokes Stainless, 14g, w/ brass nipple
Tyre Specialized Fast Trak Sport, 40TPI, wire bead, Flak Jacket protection, 650bx2.0"
Saddle Body Geometry mountain, thick padding, steel rails, 143mm
Seatpost Alloy, 2-bolt, micro-adjust, 12.5mm offset, 30.9mm, anti-corrosion hardware
Pedals Composite platform, w/ reflectors, 9/16"
Grips Specialized Body Geometry XCT, Kraton w/ gel, lock-on, closed end, 132mm

B'TWIN ROCKRIDER 560 MOUNTAIN BIKE
£450 From decathlon http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-560-mountain-bike-275-id_8336092.html
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Frame
6061 T4 & T6 aluminium frame.
Sloping racing geometry: Responsive, lightweight and manoeuvrable.
Oversize diagonal tube for added rigidity and durability.
1.8 kg in size M;
available in 3 sizes
2
Fork
Suntour XCR 27.5 fork, with hydraulic cartridge: lightweight and durable.
Preload adjuster and lockout.
100 mm travel.
Magnesium fork blades.
1"1/8 steel pivot.

The finish on the dampers increases lifespan.
3
Suspension
No rear suspension.
4
Drive train
Aluminium Sram S6000 22x32x42 bottom bracket.
Shimano ALTUS front derailleur.
SRAM X7 rear derailleur.
SRAM 3x9 shifters: great ergonomics and precision when changing the 27 gears.
SRAM ESP 5.0 11x32 cassette.
5
Brakes
Tektro Auriga Comp 160 mm hydraulic disc brakes: easy maintenance and adjustment. These brakes are powerful and amazingly progressive for tackling technical passages.
6
Handlebar
BTWIN SPORT OVERSIZE handlebar (660 mm wide for size M and 680 mm for sizes L and XL): raised and wide for easier handling.
7
Stem
80 mm B'TWIN SPORT stem (M, L and XL)
8
Steering
Aheadset semi-integrated headset by VP.
9
Saddle
Sporty, lightweight, comfortable BTWIN SPORT saddle.
10
Seat post
BTWIN SPORT seat post: diameter 29.8 mm, length 350 mm.
11
Wheels
Aluminium AERO Trail wheels, with double-wall rims and 32 spokes.
Hub with bearings, only compatible with discs.
Mach1, 2 mm stainless steel spokes.
12
Tyres
KENDA FIFTY 27.5 x 2.1 front and rear, stiff-bead tyres, for fast, smooth, dry terrain.
13
Pedals
Wide, composite, platform pedals for added grip and pedalling power.
14
Accessories
Compatible with bottle cage and mudguards.
15
Weight
13.1 kg (size L) without pedals.
16
Electric assistance
No electric assistance.

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