jonnyboy666":9go5liym said:hey paul, i do know what you mean, they are a bit more expensive than some others but i like to think they are a bit different than the average bike (he says stamping his feet shouting ORANGE! ORANGE! ORANGE!)
Absolutely, i'd take one over a Specialised, Trek etc at that price-point. But there are manufacturers like Genesis who seem to be doing UK hardtails just a little better. Plus the spec and price of upgrades on those Merlin Cycle bikes is pretty much unbeatable.
Still, even saying all that I love Orange and will own a third at some point (i've already owned a Gringo and Patriot from new).
