Scott or giant

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• JBA Posts: 2,823

  June 2016

  Could you post links to the bikes?
  Most people don't memorise the specs of all the bikes available.

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• RockmonkeySC Posts: 14,770

  June 2016

  I wouldn't attempt coast to coast on those bargain basement bikes, the extremely basic components are not particularly durable or reliable.
  Are you doing the off road coast to coast?

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• supersonic Posts: 82,708 Lives Here

  June 2016

  The Giant is the better of the two, but both are poor for the cash - much better to be had. In fact the Scott is one of the worst bikes for this money I have ever seen, they should be ashamed at releasing something like that! The Giant inexplicably has steel bars, I don't know what they are thinking either, as they make some great value bikes elsewhere.
  
  For £350-£400 you can get a bike with a damped fork (this adds control over the rough stuff), hydraulic brakes (even the budget ones offer great power and control these days), quality 8/9 speed drivetrains with good gear ranges and decent alloy finishing kit. One such bike is the Rockrider 540:
  
  http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-54 ... 50454.html
  
  Or Calibre .22:
  
  http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/calibre-two ... ke-p275612
  
  Or Carrera Kraken:
  
  http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/m ... -bike-2015
  
  All three of these will offer you a higher performing ride. However, depending on how much off roading you will be doing, a more road oriented bike might suit you better.

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