Canyon Spectral AL 6 or Norco Sight A7.1

LLOYDYTD5 · June 2016

Hi guys, long time lurker, first time poster.
Done quite a bit of research and im after a do it all,
capable trail centre bike and have the opportunity to purchase either of these secondhand. Both 2016 models. Just wondering which you bikes would pick and why? As I can't seem to seperate the two. Here are the two bikes in question. Hopefully once i get on two wheels I will be able to contribute myself to this great forum. thanks in advance, Lloydy.

https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/mtb/spectr ... l-6-0.html

http://m.norco.com/bikes/mountain/trail ... sight-a71/

rockmonkeysc · June 2016

Deliveries from Canyon are still a bit hit and miss, either it will arrive really quickly or take several weeks.
The Norco is OK but quite dated now and the quality of finish is ropey.
I'd avoid both and go for either a Rose Granite Chief or Giant Trance.

https://www.rosebikes.com/bike/rose-gra ... aid:816274

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bi ... AqZv8P8HAQ

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Giant-Trance-27 ... AgYV8P8HAQ

LLOYDYTD5 · June 2016

Hi mate thanks for the reply. I'm not looking to buy new as its above my budget

but both the bikes mentioned are a few months old and getting a good deal on them. if anyone else can suggest which is the better bike and which i should go for i would really appreciate it. Thanks guys.

rockmonkeysc · June 2016

Canyon only really make sense new. It's their good value that sells rather than being the best bikes. Norco are similar.
There's not much in it between them but personally I would look for a decent Giant Trance instead.

LLOYDYTD5 · June 2016

Anyone else who could help me decide? :?

The Rookie · June 2016

Giant Trance.

kickaxe · June 2016

^^ Great bike, word has it you can't go wrong with a Trance...

Canyon Spectral AL 6 or Norco Sight A7.1

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