Hello all,
I am looking at buying my first mountain bike, a big moment I know!
I was looking at getting either the Boardman 8.8 or the Trek Roscoe 7, they both look great in the specs.
https://www.trekbikes.com/ie/en_IE/...oscoe/roscoe-7/p/28499/?colorCode=orange_grey
https://www.halfords.ie/bikes/mountain-bikes/boardman-mht-8.8-mens-mountain-bike-189374.html
As far as I see it I see the 8.8 has the pros of being cheaper(€1100 vs €1299) and has better brakes(MT400 vs MT200).
Whereas the Roscoe 7 has the dropper seat and wider tires but are smaller(27.5x2.8" vs 29x2.25")
The dropper would set me back €130 + €?? for installation so the costs would almost even out.
So from what I can see, specs wise, the Roscoe 7 looks like a better option, wider tires and already has the dropper installed.
If I were to get the 8.8 I would need to buy both the dropper and wider tires, I think.
Can anyone provide any input or preference for the above?
Thanks in advance.
I am looking at buying my first mountain bike, a big moment I know!
I was looking at getting either the Boardman 8.8 or the Trek Roscoe 7, they both look great in the specs.
https://www.trekbikes.com/ie/en_IE/...oscoe/roscoe-7/p/28499/?colorCode=orange_grey
https://www.halfords.ie/bikes/mountain-bikes/boardman-mht-8.8-mens-mountain-bike-189374.html
As far as I see it I see the 8.8 has the pros of being cheaper(€1100 vs €1299) and has better brakes(MT400 vs MT200).
Whereas the Roscoe 7 has the dropper seat and wider tires but are smaller(27.5x2.8" vs 29x2.25")
The dropper would set me back €130 + €?? for installation so the costs would almost even out.
So from what I can see, specs wise, the Roscoe 7 looks like a better option, wider tires and already has the dropper installed.
If I were to get the 8.8 I would need to buy both the dropper and wider tires, I think.
Can anyone provide any input or preference for the above?
Thanks in advance.