another help me choose thread?

delllat

I am currently looking at getting one of the following bikes,does anyone have any opinions on them?
theyre both the same price and quite evenly matched so its a tough decision
here they are:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=14918

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=27863

also am probably going to order online so wont really be able to try both and see which "feels" best

thanks for any opinions.

blorg

The Viper has a better spec, is 24 speed against 21 speed, looks better IMHO and has a review from someone who liked it, so I'd go for that one. Bear in mind you may have to do a bit of assembly buying a bike from CRC.

delllat

thats cool,thanksfor the advice,i have plenty of time to spend putting it together and finetuning it anyway so it shouldnt be a problem if its delivered in a flat pack box

delllat

are there anything else worth considering at this price range?

Brian?

What are you going to be using the bike for?

delllat

mostly using it to travel in and out of town,although i prefer mountain bikes to racer style

id say about 10-20 km a week

not much more than that usually

blorg

I'd consider a hybrid without front suspension so, no real point in getting a mountain bike for that use.

Brian?

Agree with Blorg, no need at all for a suspension. The lighter the bike the more you'll enjoy owning and cycling it.

Somthing like this:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=27861

or

http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=63001&cat=52