which one to keep

[nspctr1]

I picked up a slightly used avalanche GT 2.0 ( not the walmart brand) last week to possibly replace my current ride, Marin Hawk Hill,. The marin has been a great bike but it does need a little upgrading. The GT has disc brakes, all aluminum frame etc.
Question is, which one do I keep? Both have their pro's and con's but I don't have the space to store both...

 

[mcewan13]

Go ride the same trail back to back on both bikes. Keep the one that speaks to you.

 

[nspctr1]

Funny you mention that. I did that Friday and after getting about 4 miles in to the trail the damned front tire popped on me. I didnt transfer the pump or tube patches to the avalanche so I had to push the damned thing back.....

 

[Mr. Toad]

Remember my hardtail? It was an Avalanche. I could do a lot technical stuff on that bike that I can't do on my Titus to this day (mostly climbing-related). However, the fork on my GT sucked puss-filled donkey balls. If the fork is good on yours, I say ride it!