Mountain Biking - 08 Specialized FSRxc Comp OR 07 Gary Fisher Caliber 29

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hfrehde
12-08-08, 07:20 PM
After searching for a while my LBS has the following choices for me (I am 6ft and weigh 230lbs):

2008 Specialized FSRxc Comp for $1200
OR
2007 Gary Fisher Caliber 29 for $1300

Any input?

Thanks.

Azndude51
12-09-08, 03:47 AM
Have you even ridden either of them? That should always be your first course of action when choosing a bike.
Chris_F
12-09-08, 07:20 AM
2008 will go down as the "year of the housing market crash". Do you really want a bike associated with a crash? Go with the 2007, or wait and see what 2009 brings.

hfrehde
12-09-08, 06:25 PM
Yes, I have ridden both bikes and liked them both equally. I prefer the look of the Specialized (and the prize) but I just want to make sure I am not buying a total "dud" bike. Makes sense?
theextremist04
12-09-08, 07:01 PM
Yes, I have ridden both bikes and liked them both equally. I prefer the look of the Specialized (and the prize) but I just want to make sure I am not buying a total "dud" bike. Makes sense?
what prize do you get for buying the specialized? a cookie?

http://punditkitchen.wordpress.com/files/2008/03/cometothedark128506956031250000.jpg
hfrehde
12-09-08, 09:04 PM
Ha! Extremist04...you are funny. Sorry for the typo...the "price" is better on the Specialized ($100 less). Any input, Extremist04?
theextremist04
12-10-08, 02:08 PM
Honestly, i'm a big fisher fan, and i'd lean towards that one. however, a 29er and a 26er will be completely different, and which one is better depends on your riding style and local trails. personally, i have a FS 26er and i love it.