Trek vs Specialized MTBs

[bluerider]

I don't want to start a war but...for those who ride Trek MTBs and Specialized MTBs...can you offer some insight as to which one may be better? I am looking at Trek 6500 WSD and the Specialized Stumpjumper (hardtail only). I only need a hardtail and disc brakes.

Also, a big consideration is my LBS who I love and trust don't carry Specialized so am not sure if I should just scrap that?

Thank you!!!

[Nanci]

Just because they don't carry it doesn't mean they won't take your money to work on it! My shop doesn't sell Trek, but that's the bike I decided on, and I don't really like the shop that _does_ sell Trek...You'll keep them in business with tune-ups and all that. Buy the one you love.

Nanci

[bluerider]

Thanks Nanci. Good point! I do buy a lot of accessories from them too. Now I just need to figure out which one is for me...

[mellic]

I would pick the specialized! Sure the specialized costs a little more than the trek, but look at the differences in components.

The specialized stumpjumper hardtail disc retails at US$1600, and it comes with fox RL forks, avid brakes, xt/lx components, and the frame is a light M4 alloy.

In comparison the trek WSD 6500 retails at US$910, and it comes with manitou axel forks, hayes sole brakes, deore/bontrager components, and the frame is alpha aluminum.

The specialized will be lighter and a sweeter ride.

If you are after a women's specific design then you might want to consider getting the stumpjumper WSD (US$1400). It does come with cantilever brakes, but I would ask your LBS how much it would cost to switch them for disc brakes.

[allabouteva]

OK, my view is going to be terribly biased, but DH has a stumpjumper (the dually kind) and not being a fantastic MTBer, he let me ride this and I have to say it's fabulous. The fox shox and the avid juicy brakes are pretty fantastic and worth every cent. As a mate said, it's like sitting on your lounge at home watching tv (in other words, bit of a cushy ride)!

But you should testdrive the bikes you want to get, and then decide what works best for you. Obviously price is also a factor...

[gr8lakesgurl]

I went back and forth between specialized and trek also, I ended up with the specialized because it fit better, I'm very very happy with it!

I would go with the one that fits you best