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Hello all,

I want to buy my first MTB, but I don't know anything about them. Since now I have two options (fit my budget)

1. Cube AIM SL 29 2014 (specs below)

Color blue`n`white
Frame Aluminium Lite, AMF, 29" RFR-Geometry
Size 15", 17", 19", 21", 23
Fork SR Suntour XCT MLO 29", 100mm
Headset FSA No.10 semi-integrated, 1 1/8
Stem CUBE Performance, 31,8
Handlebar CUBE Rise Trail Bar, 700mm
Grips CUBE Performance Grip
Rear Derailleur Shimano Alivio RD-M410, 8-speed
Front Derailleur Shimano Altus FD-M310, Top Swing, 34.9mm
Shifters Shimano Altus SL-M310 Rapidfire-Plus
Brake system Shimano BR-M395, hydr. Discbrake (160/160mm)
Crankset Shimano Acera FC-M361, 42x32x22T, Shimano BB-UN26
Rims CUBE ZX24 Disc 29
Fronthub Shimano HB-RM35
Rear Hub Shimano FH-RM35
Front tire Schwalbe Smart Sam 2.25
Rear tire Schwalbe Smart Sam 2.25
Pedals MTB Aluminium
Seat Scape Active 8
Seatpost CUBE Performance Post, 30.9mm
Seatclamp RFR Varioclose 34.9mm
Weight 13,5 kg


2. Scott Aspect 950 2014

FrameAspect 900 series /Alloy 6061 D.B. / Performance geometry
ForkSuntour XCT-MLO 29" Lockout, 100mm travel
Headset Ritchey Logic OE integ.
Rear Derailleur Shimano Altus RD-M370 24 Speed
Front Derailleur Shimano FD-M190 / 34.9mm
Shifters Shimano ST-EF 51 L / 8R EZ-fire plus
Brake Levers nil
Brakes Shimano BR-M375L
Mech. Disc 160F/160R mm SM-RT30 CL Rotor
Crankset Shimano FC-M171 42x34x24 w/CG
BB-Set Chian-Haur CH-52 - B
Handlebar Aspect FT 680mm, black, 31.8mm 9° BS
H'stem Aspect HL TDS-D345A-8
Pedals Wellgo C 127 S
Seatpost Alloy, 31.6mm
Seat Aspect 3426C
Hub (Front) Formula CL51
Hub (Rear) Shimano FH-RM 35-CL
Chain KMC Z-7
Cassette Shimano CS-HG31-8l 11-32
Spokes 14 G, stainless, black
Rims Syncros X-39 Disc 32H, black
Tires Impac Ridgepac 29 x 2.25 / 24TPI
Weights in KG 14.40 kg

WestPablo

I'd go for the Cube Aim with the advantage of a better RD and hydraulic disc brakes. It also weighs less and has a better crankset.