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[Stoo61]

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/?fn=product&productId=37&categoryId=38


Now I dont want any spitting or heckling here! 

With my Combi Disc 07 having bit me firmly on the arse and giving me a mountain biking bug, Im looking to step up the scale. Ive looked at Specialized Stumpjumper, Scott Scale 40 etc but I love the look and spec of this Rock Lobster.

Thoughts and opinions?

[Steve P]

Make sure to try before you buy - make doubly sure you get the right size - that link you posted only shows one size.
I don't know the brand but the head angle on that looks more relaxed than a Scale (tried to find the figures but couldn't).  The Scale is definitely designed as a lightweight race machine.  Will be quick, but skittish on the downs imo.  Depends what you're after...

[Stoo61]

I'm not looking at Commencal because I cant see any hardtails that match the spec of many of the other HT's in this price range.

[cunning-stunt]

Wow that's a long stem

Never tried one,but over the years I've seen nothing but good words about Rock Lobster frames.

[markb923]

couple of my mates have either had them or have one. got to say nice looking bike and value is excellent. 

[hermit43]

I know you can't read too much into reviews but I have a feeling that the 07 Team Tig was What Mountain Bike's Best Hardtail under £1000. Merlin do have a good rep as well.

I'd also consider this billy bargain if you're not going done the Commie route

http://www.lexs.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_Genesis_Altitude_30__2008_.html#a363