Having having my Rock Lobster pinched, it looks like I’ll be getting £1000 as an insurance payout.
I’m after an hardtail trail/race bike. Must have SRAM gearing (got an allergy to Shimano!).

It seems the above two meet the spec I require.
It’s unlikely I’ll be able to have a good test ride on either, so would like a 2nd view on both of them.
The Boardman is £200 cheaper, and looks as good spec, albeit with 9 rear gears. That isnt a problem, I’m unlikely to use 7, never mind 10.
The Whyte, well, I’m getting a feeling that I’m paying for a ‘name’.

So, what should I aim for?

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Alan.

I’ve got the Boardman FS Pro and I love it. great balance and all the other ride characteristics that I want. and you can’t moan about the spec. I’d definitely recommend the HT Pro – in fact I have in the past and he loves it.

No idea about the Whyte sorry.

Oops – double post

This might be a very good value alternative;

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=49196

ah, someone else saw brant’s twitter recommendation 😉

In my defence, I wouldn’t have posted it if I didn’t agree… 🙂