Saracen Ariel 50e or Whyte e160

[phutureproof]

I’m 6’5”. I have no opportunity to try the bikes before buying.
The Saracen would likely be the top line ‘elite’ model, though the pro is also available in XL. It obviously has better spec and has the longer reach. It has a shimano motor rather than the Whyte’s bosch. In ‘elite’ it is also £1000 more expensive. But I’m only going to do this once, so perhaps that’s ok.
Any thoughts?

 

[phutureproof]

I’m 6’5”. I have no opportunity to try the bikes before buying.
The Saracen would likely be the top line ‘elite’ model, though the pro is also available in XL. It obviously has better spec and has the longer reach. It has a shimano motor rather than the Whyte’s bosch. In ‘elite’ it is also £1000 more expensive. But I’m only going to do this once, so perhaps that’s ok.
Any thoughts?

I should add I am no ‘pro’ rider. A weekly xc ride and occasional longer day rides with my mates. But with such an investment I will hopefully do more!

 

[fenwick458]

well thats a toughie.
really hard to say if you do need a "trendy" super long bike to do a weekly XC ride. you know it's a trade off between coming down and going up?
link to the geometry geeks comparison here

 

[Healy]

Go for the Whyte they ride lovely

 

[highpeakrider]

Go for the Whyte for the ride and uk support.