New bike for the wife

rayzinzerbar1
rayzinzerbar1 Posts: 10
edited April 2016 in MTB buying advice
Looking for a new bike for the wife, at the minute she has a older small (16.5inch) mens giant xtc full suspension. Its getting bit tired and she's ready for a new one. Two that we have found that she likes the look off and both seem a good fit when we looked at them in the shop but which has the best spec, we have been doing mainly blue route trail centres (cannock, Llandegla, coed y brenin) but she's ready to start red routes now. With the cube we have found a used one in mint condition so may go this route. suggestions please

The Cube Sting WLS 120 Race Womens 2015
Frame: Aluminium 7005, AMF, Triple Butted, ETC 4-Link
Rear Shock: Fox Float CTD, 200x51mm, Climb/Trail/Descend mode, LV air canister
Fork: Rock Shox Reba RL 27,5"/29", PushLoc, 120mm
Headset: CUBE 1.5E ZS, top zero-stack 1 1/8" (OD 44mm), bottom zero-stack 1 1/2" (OD 56mm)
Stem: CUBE Performance Pro, 6°
Speed: 30
Front Mech: Shimano Deore FD-M611-D, direct mount, Down Swing
Rear Mech: Shimano XT, RD-M781-SGSL, Shadow
Chainset: Shimano XT FC-M782, 40x30x22T
Cassette: Shimano CS-HG50, 11-36
Chain: Shimano CN-HG95
Front Brake: Shimano Deore A-M615, Hydr. Disc 180
Rear Brake: Shimano Deore A-M615, Hydr. Disc 160
Rims: DT CSW MA 1.7/1.9 straightpull wheelset
Front Hub: DT CSW MA 1.7/1.9 straightpull wheelset
Rear Hub: DT CSW MA 1.7/1.9 straightpull wheelset
Tyres: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Kevlar LightSkin 2.25 Front Schwalbe Nobby Nic Kevlar LightSkin 2.25 Rear
Seatpost: CUBE Performance Post, 31,6*400mm

Or

Trek lush 2016
Frame
WSD Alpha Platinum Aluminium, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, PF89.5, magnesium EVO link, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, down tube guard, 120mm travel
Rear Shock RockShox Monarch RL, lockout, 6.75x1.75"
Fork RockShox Recon Silver, Solo Air, TurnKey lockout, E2 tapered steerer, 15mm Maxle Lite, 120mm travel
Front Derailleur Shimano Deore, high direct mount
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore, Shadow
Number of Gears 20
Shifters Shimano Deore, 10-speed
Chain set Race Face Ride, 36/22
Bottom Bracket PF89.5
Cassette Shimano HG50, 11-36, 10-speed
Chain KMC X10
Brakes Shimano M395 hydraulic disc
Handlebars Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise
Stem Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7-degree, Blendr compatible
Headset FSA IS-2, E2, sealed alloy cartridge
Grips Bontrager Race
Rims Bontrager AT-650 32-hole double-walled alloy
Rear Hub Formula DC22 alloy
Front Hub Bontrager alloy, 15mm alloy axle
Rear Tyre Bontrager XR3, 27.5x2.20"
Front Tyre Bontrager XR3, 27.5x2.30"
Saddle Bontrager Evoke 1 WSD

Comments

  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    The Cube has a considerably better spec - fork is a few rungs higher (much lighter, more adjustable), improved brakes, better drivetrain, nicer wheels. I'd just check it over thoroughly if you go for it though, pivots, welds etc.
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  • rayzinzerbar1
    rayzinzerbar1 Posts: 10
    To be honest I was thinking the same and the one I have seen second hand is half the price and apparently in excellent condition but not knowing much about the specs wanted a second opinion, I think I will go and check it over.
    Thanks for the reply
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    The Liv Lust (Giant Anthem) is also a good buy.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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