Narrowed It Down To 3

Hi All,
Looking to upgrade my hardtail. I currently have the Rock Rider 8.2 xc replica which has treated me well this year but I am considering getting a second bike and looking at getting a full suspension.
I have narrowed it down to 3 contenders
Rockrider 9.2
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-92-id_8208373.html
Or spend a bit more on the Rockrider 9.7 but I am not sure what you get for the extra £500
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-97-id_8231617.html
But once stepping up into this price bracket it brings the Giant Anthem X 29er into it.
http://www.trithebike.co.uk/product.asp ... t_id=18719
What is best value for money do you think? Any advice would be much appreciated.
Cheers
Looking to upgrade my hardtail. I currently have the Rock Rider 8.2 xc replica which has treated me well this year but I am considering getting a second bike and looking at getting a full suspension.
I have narrowed it down to 3 contenders
Rockrider 9.2
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-92-id_8208373.html
Or spend a bit more on the Rockrider 9.7 but I am not sure what you get for the extra £500
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-97-id_8231617.html
But once stepping up into this price bracket it brings the Giant Anthem X 29er into it.
http://www.trithebike.co.uk/product.asp ... t_id=18719
What is best value for money do you think? Any advice would be much appreciated.
Cheers
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If it's the right size, buy it!
No need to thank me........
If you can wait then go for the 2014 Giant Trance X 29er or the Trek Fuel EX7 29er (both 120mm 29er trail bikes) Trance X will be cheaper.
26 inch Trek Fuel is still a pretty good bike too that starts at £1400 (130mm)
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EDIT : Just re-read your post. two XC bikes?
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The Anthem doesn't ride like a race bike. It's actually a really decent trail bike. Suspension travel isn't everything and more isn't always better especially on lower end full sus bikes. The basic Trek Fuel is pretty horrible to ride.
After talking to my local bike shop they have suggested looking at 650b to get the best of both. which opens up a whole new minefield ! Although after listening to them it does seem to appeal a bit and by the sounds of it a lot of the major brands are moving in this direction with next years models.
Carbon frame is a no for me this time as my hardtail is carbon and I do worry sometimes when descending and I feel large flints flick up and clash on the frame! although I love how light it is when lifting through gates.
650B is new, latest fad and as such you pay a premium it's not worth right now.
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