I saw the thread title and thought we were going to discuss non-linear editing systems. I was all set to push Avid.
Originally Posted by
ALLSTOTT
Never rode either one of them so the gamble is equal. Two diffrent LBS neither of them have the size/color in stock. I do not have a relationship with neither. The one LBS i do like only sales treks and unfortunatley i do not want one. So basically i'm just going off looks and the geometery of the frames.
Specialized: Top tube is 54.8 Seat tube is 51
Ridley: Top tube is 54.5 Seat tube is 51
My Current rig: Top tube 54.5 Seat tube is 54
That IS a gamble. Most people would try to ride them before buying one.
And the numbers you gave aren't the geometry. They're just the size/length of the tubes. There's a lot more to the geometry of the bike than just that. And that's why you should try to ride one/both. They may feel vastly different.