Advice on full suspension mtb spec?

[kermit]

I agree the BMC is a better bike. I had a full squish Specialized stumpjumper and had looked at Trek. A lot of the reviews said the clearance of the bottom bracket was a problem. Take a look at www.mtbreview.com and see what you find. Fit is the ultimate factor but I think you are on the right track. Good luck and post pictures.

[woohoo]

Thanks for the replies, much obliged!

Becky - excellent point about the coil fork on the trek. Although I'm probably heavy enough for it, I think you're right that an air fork would give me more flexibility.

Kermit - thanks for the tips on the trek and the link, oddly I'd looked up reviews on the BMC but not much on the trek (my subconscious, maybe! ) am now much better informed!

Looks like the trek will come in to the LBS first, so I'm very grateful for your help - I'll definitely wait until the BMC comes in and I've ridden both now, even if the trek fits me well...

Thanks! Lynne

[woohoo]

Tested the Trek last night and liked it, then BMC came in today and I tested both together. Both great rides with very high grin factor, but the BMC had that special "this feels like it's my bike" vibe definitely better front fork feel, much snappier braking and lighter too. Should be collecting this weekend - pics to follow!

Thanks for your help

[Becky]

Sweet!

[woohoo]

As promised - bike pic attached! (I hope!)

Picked it up on Saturday, took it out for a spin in the snow on Sunday. Spent 2hrs riding around trails in local country park & woods, loads of fun! The bike fits like a dream, rides like you're flying and shifts buttery-smooth... And that front fork is plush plush plush! Love it! Only discomfort suffered in whole ride was ache of my smiling muscles from overuse!

Thanks again for the tips - can't wait to get back out next weekend!

[kermit]

Sweet ride! Now go get dirty... or snowy!!!!

[hebe]

Lovely! Good luck training those smiling muscles