Specialized Jett Comp or Expert?

We went to the LBS today and I tried a Specialized Jett Comp 29 (15 inch frame) around the building. I did not try the Expert though it stood right next to the Comp. It was unfortunately a 17 inch frame with click pedals ;)

Both bikes were SO nice. But I prefer the Expett with a better fork and brakes than the Jett Comp.

Any Jett Comp or Expert owners, who can give a review of the models?

I'm thinking of buying a 29'er. It's my first MTB ever and I won't bike on tecnical tracks or nothing like that. I just need a bike for fun rides in the forrest etc. :-)

I have the specialized Myka HT elite 29er with disc brakes (wet here in the PNW). I love how it handles over obstacles. I keep this for riding in the area where there are a lot of tree roots and rocks that I need to go over.

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Originally Posted by TrekDianna

I have the specialized Myka HT elite 29er with disc brakes (wet here in the PNW). I love how it handles over obstacles. I keep this for riding in the area where there are a lot of tree roots and rocks that I need to go over.

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That's also a nice bike - and cheaper, thats a plus! :)

My better half doesn't not think highly about Suntour forks. Have you had problems with fork or other components? For example brakes or the gears?

I don't have any good advice to offer. Recently I ordered a Jamis Dakar XC Comp and my partner ordered a Trek Fuel EX8. I would however say get the most bike you can afford that you think you might want. We bought entry level bikes less than 2 months ago and now we're buying new bikes..........so, we could have saved ourselves time and money :) I made my decision by first deciding how much I wanted to spend and then started reading every review under the sun and then deciding what I absolutely had to have and what I didn't care that much about. After all that I went with the LBS that I had the best relationship with.

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Originally Posted by Devold

That's also a nice bike - and cheaper, thats a plus! :)

My better half doesn't not think highly about Suntour forks. Have you had problems with fork or other components? For example brakes or the gears?

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No, not a problem at all and I've ridden it pretty hard in some technical terrain. I ride this one in the high desert most of the time and it's fairly rugged there. I went mid-range on this one since I know I will be getting another in a few years. I'm kind of hard on MTBs.

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Originally Posted by thekarens

I don't have any good advice to offer. Recently I ordered a Jamis Dakar XC Comp and my partner ordered a Trek Fuel EX8. I would however say get the most bike you can afford that you think you might want. We bought entry level bikes less than 2 months ago and now we're buying new bikes..........so, we could have saved ourselves time and money :) I made my decision by first deciding how much I wanted to spend and then started reading every review under the sun and then deciding what I absolutely had to have and what I didn't care that much about. After all that I went with the LBS that I had the best relationship with.

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It sounds nice with new bikes, but it´s a shame that you ended up regretting the first bikes. I understand what you´re saying - the first bike should be the right buy :) That´s great advice, I don't want to regret buying a bike few months after.

Your new bike looks nice after googling it - congrats :)

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Originally Posted by TrekDianna

No, not a problem at all and I've ridden it pretty hard in some technical terrain. I ride this one in the high desert most of the time and it's fairly rugged there. I went mid-range on this one since I know I will be getting another in a few years. I'm kind of hard on MTBs.

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It's sounds amazing - it´s a good looking bike your Myka :) I've been afraid to buy cheaper bikes than Jett Comp or Jett Expert because my boyfriend likes high-end gear and knows much about components and quality. He prefers components, which can last for a long time.

The only problem is that there isn't many Specialized dealers in my country :( But I will try finding a Myka elite, I can try riding :) Allthough the toptube is a bit longer on the Myka than the others 2 models.

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Originally Posted by Muirenn

What country are you in? Europe has a lot of quality bicycles not often found in the states.

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I'm from Scandinavia. Yeah but there aren't to many Specialized dealers. We got a lot of brands like Cube, Trek, Focus, Scott etc. We often order bike components or frames from Germany or the UK, it's cheaper and there more to choose from :) I just havn't seen a complete womens mtb with better fit than the Jett in my country :(

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Originally Posted by Devold

It's sounds amazing - it´s a good looking bike your Myka :) I've been afraid to buy cheaper bikes than Jett Comp or Jett Expert because my boyfriend likes high-end gear and knows much about components and quality. He prefers components, which can last for a long time.

The only problem is that there isn't many Specialized dealers in my country :( But I will try finding a Myka elite, I can try riding :) Allthough the toptube is a bit longer on the Myka than the others 2 models.

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You can always switch out components. I haven't had any problems and I will break something else sooner or later. I crash quite a bit up on the trails.

I've had seconds thoughts about a 29'er bike because I'm only 5'4 and doesn't have any experience with mtb :) And the Specialized frames are expensive.

So my BF ordered a frame for me today - it's a black Rock lobster team tig sl frame in alloy. One of his friends says that the frame can be used with 650B wheels :cool::D My BF got 650B wheels and fork at home I can borrow :) I'm looking forward to see if the wheels will fit, or else it will be a bike with 26' wheels :)

But I will buy a 29' frame in the future :)