I am looking for my first bike. A 29er hardtail. Narrowed to two model
2014 cannondale 29 trail sl3 at 1030$:
Rockshock xc30 1.5 steering
Shimano m446 brakes
Shimano alvio front, deore back 3x9
2013 Specialized carve pro 29 at 1200$
Rockshock recon 32
Avid elixir 1 break
Sram x5 front, x 7 rear 2x10
Need advise.
2014 cannondale 29 trail sl3 at 1030$:
Rockshock xc30 1.5 steering
Shimano m446 brakes
Shimano alvio front, deore back 3x9
2013 Specialized carve pro 29 at 1200$
Rockshock recon 32
Avid elixir 1 break
Sram x5 front, x 7 rear 2x10
Need advise.