Help Me Decide Which Bike To BUY.

I am trying to decide on a mountain bike,just thought I would ask for some advice from you guys and gals.

#1 2008 $1100


http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?arc=2008&spid=32566


#2 the 2009 $1650


http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=40122&eid=95

 

i say the 09. i have a trek 6700 with disc brakes and front susp. i paid a grand for it a couple of years ago and never ever use it. make sure if you buy something that big, you use it. dont make the same mistake i did.

 

Are the differences between the 08 and 09 worth at least $550 to you?

If not, get the 08.

 

Dude, the '08 and use that extra $500 to get nicer XTR components.

 

Loooove the quote man. Love the quote.

 

What he said.

But I'm not a specialized man. I'm all about the Gary Fisher myself.

 

The 08 seems like the way to go unless you really need an extra 20mm of travel and more seat post adjustment. Those are things you can always upgrade later though if it is absolutely necessary. I like both the brown and the red for the 08 as well. That would be the toughest choice for me!

 

spend the extra cash and get the 09. specalized makes great bikes. i have had 2 of them. an 04 rockhopper which i still have and beat the crap outa it but it doesnt seem to give. and a 06 allez elite (full 105) i sold that cuz i never road it that much and riding on the road was getting a little dangerous too many bikers around here getting ran over.