Specialized vs Kelly's Hardtail

bazzer86

Hi,

Im currently trying to make a final decision between the following; The Specialized Rockhopper Expert and the Kelly's Oxygen Expert White; Links as follows;

http://www.specializedconceptstore.co.uk/detail/12Rockhopper/Rockhopper

http://kellysbike.com/index.php?id=ie_product&product_id=28029&countries_id=103&countries_name=ie&cat_id=318&subcat_id=320

I dont think there is much in the differnce in price... The specialised will be around the €900-€950 and the kellys is about €850...

I plan on using my bike in Ballyhoura, any input would be appreciated.

If people can share some experiences and advice, that would be great!

Thanks

michael196

go specialised


kellys on the mtb trails are heavy compared with most other MTB.


the equipment is fine on kellys but i would have a preference for other frames. discovered this after riding a friends scott compared to my kellys.

now own 2 scott roads bikes,

bazzer86

Cheers for that.

Yeah that seems to be general consensus. From what I hear too, the Suntour Fork on the Kellys isnt as good ast the RockShox on the Specialised.

The spec seems to be a bit better too.

Decision made, ill be getting the specialized!

Thanks

bazzer86

michael196 wrote: »

go specialised


kellys on the mtb trails are heavy compared with most other MTB.


the equipment is fine on kellys but the frame lets it down badly. discovered this after riding a friends scott compared to my kellys.

now own 2 scott roads bikes but would not purchase kellys again.

Sorry to be a pain in the arse, but do you think the 2011 Trek 6500 is worth payin an extra €250 for on top of the Specialized rockhopper expert 2012? Thanks