2009 Rockhopper coming Tues!

reppohkcor

Hello there people!

Before now, the best i've ridden is a Saracen Vice 2003!

This coming Tuesday i'm getting my 09 Specialized Rockhopper Disc, so it's going to be quite a step up! Anyone else got this? It was great when test riding!

Graydawg

Just got my Rockhopper disc on thursday - and I love it...

my last bike was a cr@ppy Raleigh from 1997!!!! :oops: :oops: :oops:

Just got back into the MTB'ing 9months ago (after not riding for about 8 years)
Such a better ride position that my last bike, very clean and precise... so far I've not had it on anything other than street riding - hope to get out next weekend when the snow has all gone!

counterculture

i have the 09 rockhopper expert, fantastic bike, enjoy

ianrams

I too have the 2009 Rockhopper Expert Disc which is a cracking bike. Have ridden it now a few times at Nant Y Arian and it handles everything well and as you've said, rides crisp and true.

Have fun

Ian

ExeterSimon

My first proper MTB was a Rockhopper Comp before getting a Stumpjumper.

Still regret selling her 3 years down the line.

andituk

I've got a 2009 Comp. Fantastic bike, can't find any real fault with it, apart from the tyres maybe, but most people want to change them to their personal preference. Same with grips, pedals etc.

reppohkcor

What is it like going up? Never got to try this. Looks a bit suspect with its geometry? ......

Bakie

reppohkcor wrote:

What is it like going up? Never got to try this. Looks a bit suspect with its geometry? ......

I love climbing on my 07 so it cant be that bad

mattfefc

Got a specialized comp 2008 last week. My first decent bike and seems really good to me so far, although early days.

reppohkcor

Bakie wrote:

reppohkcor wrote:

What is it like going up? Never got to try this. Looks a bit suspect with its geometry? ......

I love climbing on my 07 so it cant be that bad

Great!

heavy_rat

if they still come with specialized control tyres, then i'd change them. useless in anything other than absolute bone dry conditions.

counterculture

the bike handles the climbs ok, the geometry suits me, its just me thats the problem with the uphills

Graydawg

It's specialized Fast Trak's that they come with - tyres is all personal preference. not used these off road yet but fine for the now.

The wife simply wont allow me to get new tyres just now having just bought the bike LOL :roll:

reppohkcor

Show us your pictures guys! (Specifically Flo-Red colour) 8)

Mine wont be finished untill Thursday now.

andituk

No problems with uphill here either, or not with the bike anyway

I'd agree with the tyres though, they struggle in anything muddy. Just ordered some Panaracers to try on mine.

deary1000

Hi!

So yeah sorry to drag up an old topic but I thought it'd be better than starting a new one! ive just got my new rockhopper expert 09 today and underneath the down tube where the two cables are routed they cross over. I thought they were supposed to run parallel to each other? Seeing as you guys have gone for the rockhoppers i just wondered if you could let me know what yours are like or what they are supposed to be like?

Thanks

GTi-R23

Mine cross over too, does look a bit weird I must admit, but is normal.

I agree on the tyres though, not the best in slippery conditions.

Pic in my sig

Oh yeah and it climbs like a mountain goat 8)

deary1000

Ah right cool, thanks for getting back to me!

I'm not strictly a beginner but this is my first new bike for over 10 years! And i must say technology has changed! Its such a treat having disc brakes and lock out suspension and the like! I just dont know where to start! :P