Cannondale or Specialised?
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- johnnnnyh
Which MTB in the £1k - £2K league (I know not so much choice in the Cannondale range at that price but do you get what you pay for)?
- Carl_Weathers0
short answer - yes. Cannondale over Specialized every time.
- burnt0
My Team Issue Scalpel is for sale. It's the best MTB I've had bar none...but my road riding has taken over. It's the lycra.
- Raniator0
I would say Specialized over Cannondale, but I haven't ridden for 10 years so maybe Cannondale have stepped up their game in that time...
- lukus_W0
When you get to that price range, is it more worthwhile researching and buying specific components?
- Raniator0
Oh yeah, and don't forget to go for last seasons models, you'll save a fortune, especially at that price point and there will be barely any difference is spec etc between 2009/10 or 1010/11 models...
- goygoygoy0
are you in europe? its hard to beat canyon bikes in terms of price/quality ratio :) www.canyon.com I have a nerve xc6.0 '09
- duckseason0
Go to a shop, see what they have, ask questions, ride them around.
- imadesigner0
Specialized have really stepped up their game! Their 2009/2010 bikes are very very good. I wouldn't even consider Cannondale.
- johnnnnyh0
I have a Rockhopper which is why I was considering the Specialized route. Also the shop where I'm planning to buy is both a Specialized and Cannondale specialist so I was kind of trying to weigh up the options through public opinion. A knowledgeable friend said Cannondale, but I've been pleased with the Rockhopper and the price of the Specialized seems more reasonable. Thanks for your input.
- _niko0
kona
- johnnnnyh0
The wife has a Kona - nice bike too. But no dealers nearby me.
- bzsaw0
For that price range you can get a custom bike, handmade in the U.S.
http://www.vulturecycles.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/262…
http://www.vulturecycles.blogspo…Disclaimer: Yes I ride one (Cyclocross)
- fooler20
check out Titus®
I ride one and by that I mean I have one gathering dust in my garage