Scott or giant

lfcboro · June 2016

Hi all, I am undecided between Scott aspect 770 or giant atx 27.5 2, I am doing coast to coast in Aug. And I also daily ride. Hope you can help.
http://www.tweekscycles.com/Product.do? ... AgQj8P8HAQ

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Giant-ATX-27-5- ... Au5R8P8HAQ

JBA · June 2016

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

RockmonkeySC · 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?

supersonic · 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.

Scott or giant

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