Which bike, Rockhopper 2010 or Scott Aspect 20 ?????

[wetny]

Ordered a Rockhopper from Samways in Derby, but they told me that despite taking my order, they did not have stock. Been looking around again, still like the Rockhopper, but I am warming to the Scott. Any thoughts, preferences, or alternatives in this sort of price bracket? I suppose that I want what most people want, best spec for the money.

http://www.noahsark.co.uk/specialized-rockhopper-s...

http://www.damianharriscycles.co.uk/prod/har_0019_...

I have never dealt with either company, so any help is much appreciated.

Just to complicate things, this also caught my eye.

http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/bikes-c5/hardtail...

[wetny]

Have seen Scott Scale 70 2010 for just over £600, will try to get a look at a few bikes this weekend I think.