Which to choose?

[CarlT]

I have narrowed my choice down to the following on a work C2W scheme, but not sure which to go for:

1. Scott Scale 60

2. Cannondale Trail SL2 or SL3

3. Specialised Rockhopper SL Expert or SL Comp

4. Kona Cinder Cone

Any help would be much appreciated (please do not suggest other bikes as we are limited to 1 supplier.)

I will be using the bike on forest tracks etc - not major downhill! (+the commute!)

TIA

[CarlT]

Anyone?

[anonymous-user]

CarlT said:

1. Scott Scale 60
2. Cannondale Trail SL2 or SL3
3. Specialised Rockhopper SL Expert or SL Comp
4. Kona Cinder Cone

to be honest i would go for the scale, i dont like the ride quality of aluminium konas so would discount that.

the specialized is ok, but a bit of a ford focus of a bicycle, its perfectly good and does the job adequately enough but i think its just a bit bland. they never seem to give you much feedback from the trail, rockhoppers feel very planted, if you think that might appeal have a go on one but i like a twitchy bike...

the cannondale hardtails are excellent bikes but i dont know anything about the rst fork which puts me off a bit, do some research and see what the reviews are like. the frame will be nice and responsive though as cannondale understand hardtails better than most others.

i just think the scale is a bit more racey in terms of set-up and i think that might suit you and your intended use. its the most purists xc bike of the four, fast, responsive and agile. rocket rons will be good on the commute too!

actually, in my opinion, you have them in the right order to begin with.

[Y7TSY]

Yeh I would agree Scott scale is the best option.

[CarlT]

Thanks Guys.

[Roman]

Y7TSY said:

Yeh I would agree Scott scale is the best option.

Thirded!

But then I do prefer an XC focussed hardtail.

[CarlT]

Just ordered a Scott Scale 60

[stu8975]

If you had a £1000 to spend on C2W and didn't buy a Boardman Pro, you need a slap. You will not find a better spec'd HT for the money. 2.4lb lighter and considerably better spec'd than the Scott.

[CarlT]

stu8975 said:

If you had a £1000 to spend on C2W and didn't buy a Boardman Pro, you need a slap. You will not find a better spec'd HT for the money. 2.4lb lighter and considerably better spec'd than the Scott.

Perhaps you should read my original post at the top of the page