How similar are these bike specs?

Question

Could someone please help me figure out whether the first spec list is much better than the second? (Same size & frame.) I know next to nothing about bicycles, so I don't know whether I should pay more for the first bike. Thanks!

1:

Front Suspension=RST Suspension, disc mount, adjustable preload with CLIX™ Ramps

Rims=Alloy, Black 36 hole, Double wall. Machine Finish brake surface with "Aqua No" channel.

Tires=26 x 1.95" Knobby Front and Rear specific.

Hubset=Alloy sealed front & rear with CLIX™ front release

Spokes=14G Stainless

Saddle=Velo Mountain Double Density

Seatpost=Ultralight butted Alloy

Handlebars=Alloy, butted, no rise, five degree bend.

Stem=Ahead Alloy Direct Connect

Shifters=24 Speed SRAM X-5 Triggers featuring Integrated Quick View Gear Indication

Front Derailleur=Shimano top pull with dual SIS index shifting.

Rear Derailleur=SRAM X-5 with direct route technology (Di.R.T.)

Pedals=Bear Trap

Water Bottle=1 set down tube bosses

Answer 1

The SECOND bike actually has a much better drivetrain, better hubs, better rims, and better fork. I usually prefer SRAM drivetrains but the combination bike #1 has is pretty bad.

I would go for the second bike.

Answer 2

they both suck bad

Answer 3

There are minor differences between them, the biggest being the front suspension. I'd get the second one if I was trying to save a bit of money, but the first seems to be slightly better, and probably would be worh an extra 40-50 dollars.

Answer 4

These two bikes look fairly similar.  Nothing stands out as particularly great or horrific.

My suggestion is to forget about the pieces and parts and focus on how each bike feels when you ride it.  Take each one for a good long test ride, like an hour or more.  Then buy the one that feels best.

Hope this helps.