Specialized RockHopper

JamesN
JamesN Posts: 41
edited April 2008 in MTB buying advice
Hi all,

Looking for a bit of advice on a new purchase, as my Spesh Hardrock with Tora forks has recently been stolen after our garage got broken into.

I was looking at the Boardman range of bikes, but after going to my local shop I dismissed that idea pretty quickly :D

I'm now looking at the Specialized RockHopper range, in particular the Comp Disc version, for £749. It seems to have everything I'm looking for in a bike, and is from a well known and reliable manufacturer.

Does anyone have/has used one of the 08 versions of this bike, as I would like a bit of advice from here, before commiting myself. The shop didnt have it in stock, but could get it in if I wanted it, and will let me test ride it first, but any advice here would be great.

Thanks
James

Comments

  • benjdr
    benjdr Posts: 58
    I test rode one on the weekend and enjoyed it.
    I was mainly there to determine whether I wanted a 17" or a 19".

    I think the best advice would be to ask your shop to get it in for you, and have a test ride. (if it really is no obligation to purchase after they order it in)

    Do you know what size you want to try? If not, may be worth going to a LBS that has a few different sizes in stock.
  • jeffers696
    jeffers696 Posts: 328
    i have the 08 disc version, and i have to say the frame is the best thing about it, its so nice to ride. it feel like it flexes when you ride but in a good way. solid components and specalized are really good if you brake your frame like i did. i would say you wont be dissapointed.
    Specailized Enduro 08 - Beast
    OnOne 456
  • benjdr
    benjdr Posts: 58
    jeffers696 wrote:
    i have the 08 disc version, and i have to say the frame is the best thing about it, its so nice to ride. it feel like it flexes when you ride but in a good way. solid components and specalized are really good if you brake your frame like i did. i would say you wont be dissapointed.

    haha.

    Anyway, how were spesh when you broke it? What happened?
  • jeffers696
    jeffers696 Posts: 328
    lol i crashed in coed y brenin in to a masive rock and put a dent the size of my fist in the down tube, my fault. was inpresed how mutch little damage there was considering i was foing really fast. but getting a new frame this week
    Specailized Enduro 08 - Beast
    OnOne 456
  • jeffers696
    jeffers696 Posts: 328
    oh spesh were ok, got discount of a new frame, its costing me £205 for a new one, i dont know mutch about frames, but i am gessing its a pritty good frame for that cash
    Specailized Enduro 08 - Beast
    OnOne 456
  • Matteeboy
    Matteeboy Posts: 996
    Got one (an '08 Disk model) and highly recommend it.
    Two Stumpjumpers, a Rockhopper Disk and an old British Eagle.

    http://www.cornwallmtb.kk5.org
  • JamesN
    JamesN Posts: 41
    Well I went to my LBS today, and they have ordered me one in, should be here in next couple of days (hopefully tomorrow!)

    I'll test it out before buying it obviously, to check it is all OK, and fits me.

    We had a discussion about frame sizes, because my Hardrock was a 19", but the RockHopper is a slightly bigger bike, but we decided to try it in the 19", so thats whats I will be trying.

    Thanks for all the comments.
  • gtr mart
    gtr mart Posts: 176
    I have the 07 which has the same frame - but doesnt have the 29 inch wheels (and its only the disk, not the disk comp or pro).

    Really like the bike, although it annoyed me for the first year with badly aligned brakes and rubbing disk brakes - although thats probably becuase the LBS I got it from were cack.

    The bike has been hammered over time and seems to be standing upto it very well.

    I am 6ft and chose a 19" frame and its pretty comfy (did 35 hilly road miles the other day and it was fine).

    mart

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