Advice/Råd - New 29er < 20 000 kr.

[swexan]

Hello,

I want to buy a new 29er next month and I am looking for advice from you experts. It has been years since I bought a new mtb, so trying to learn all I can.

--I am 175cm / 75kg
--Looking for: 29er mtb, aluminum, hard-tail, under 20 000 kr. with best possible components/quality
--I live between Göteborg and Borås, so I have been looking mainly at Cykel City and Henrikssons. Below are 3 that I am interested in.

Of these three (below), which would you recommend and why?

Specialized Stumpjumper Comp-29:
http://www.cykelcity.se/webshop/index.php/cyklar/mountainbike/specialized-stumpjumper-comp-29.html

Cannondale Flash 29er Alloy-2:
http://www.cykelcity.se/webshop/index.php/cyklar/mountainbike/cannondale-flash-29-er-alloy-2.html

Trek Superfly Alu Elite 2012:
http://www.henrikssonscykel.se/trek-superfly-alu-elite-2012-p-1700-c-116.aspx


Knowing what I have stated above, which other brands would you recommend? Which local shops or web shops should I check out? Is it still worth it to buy from shops outside of Sweden? It seems like prices in Sweden are getting more competitive, but I could be naive.

Links and recommendations greatly appreciated!

 

[newfarm]

Heard of Canyon? :)

Check this out
http://www.canyon.com/_se/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=2547

 

[gunners]

In aluminium this bike would be a safe buy, sid fork, xt components.
http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/k1275/a58255/zr-race-29er-7-0.html

 

[swexan]

Tack! Do you own a Canyon/Radon? Is it possible to test drive locally?

 

[Gotsbo]

Jag tittade både på x-caliber och superfly alu men slutade med en Rose mr ride-2.

http://www.rosebikes.se/artikel/rose-mr-ride-29-2-517513/aid:517532

Jag tyckte att jag fick mycket för pengarna, är dock nybörjare men som sagt var jag är nöjd.

 

[swexan]

Strongly leaning towards the Cannondale Flash 29er Alloy 1. Henrikssons near Borås is having -15% sale this weekend, so I can get an Alloy 1 for the normal price of an Alloy 2. Any reason I should not do this? I tested the Alloy 2 at the shop and it was a very nice ride. Plus, I feel good about buying from a local shop. Speak now or forever hold your peace...