Looking for my first mountain bike but don’t want a super cheap bike I will have to upgrade in 6 months. Between these two hardballs for roughly $1000, budget not flexible to go much higher.
Which would you pick and why?
Specialized Rockhopper Comp – [https://www.specialized.com/us/en/rockhopper-comp/p/221587?color=366685-221587&searchText=91824-5403](https://www.specialized.com/us/en/rockhopper-comp/p/221587?color=366685-221587&searchText=91824-5403)
* Rockshox Judy Air 100mm
* Shimano Deore 10speed
* $950
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Salsa Rangefinder Deore 11 – [https://www.rei.com/product/184685/salsa-rangefinder-deore-11-speed-29-mountain-bike?sku=1846850004&store=55&CAWELAID=120217890014338135&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=&CATCI=&cm\_mmc=PLA\_Google\_P-Max&gad\_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwuJ2xBhA3EiwAMVjkVF5kv1idz8csBbUakjQUv\_HxCRvjuiyN4-h\_xPW1R4GY5X6BdKqEjhoC4f8QAvD\_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds](https://www.rei.com/product/184685/salsa-rangefinder-deore-11-speed-29-mountain-bike?sku=1846850004&store=55&CAWELAID=120217890014338135&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=&CATCI=&cm_mmc=PLA_Google_P-Max&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwuJ2xBhA3EiwAMVjkVF5kv1idz8csBbUakjQUv_HxCRvjuiyN4-h_xPW1R4GY5X6BdKqEjhoC4f8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)
* Suntour XCR32 Air 120mm
* Shimano Deore 11speed
* $1,099
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