newbie spec compare marin and specialized

joe__84

hi
iv finally narrowed my choices down to two bikes

a specialized rockhopper (the standard issue)

or the marin northside trail (i think there 's only the one version)

i know i should test ride them but i just want to know technically which is the better bike .

the guy in the lbs told me that the marin has a better frame but other parts not as good as the spesh.

also the marin is orange which i think is a plus

and do you think its worth waiting for the 2010 line to come out?

thanks

LoUiS1985

Hello and welcome,

there's not a great deal to choose between the spec of the two bikes, maybe spesh just edges it (but being a spesh owner i am in no way biased )

I will tell you what everyone else on here will say, go and try both of them because although you like the look of them, doesn't mean you will like the feel of them.

supersonic

The Marin is built for harder riding. But there is no value there. Unless it clicks with you, I would avoid. Awful fork.

SpinningJenny

Say it like it is, supersonic!

I love my Spesh... nuff said

Ditch Witch

Another vote for spesh

joe__84

thanks for your replies

i'v had a ride of both and im gonna go for the spesh , feels easier to handle i thought .

does anyone think it'd be worth waiting for the 2010 lines to come out ?

Ditch Witch

Nope. If you like it, go with it. You may or may not get anything off of it if it's a popular model. Also, if you don't have a bike at all, you'd be missing out on riding


Edit: but I am a filthy immigrant that has taken all your jobs (ALL OF THEM!) and have more money than sense because I claim the dole, too, and send all my money home to my starving family, so...

Klein XC

joe__84 wrote:

does anyone think it'd be worth waiting for the 2010 lines to come out ?

I don't see the point of waiting - do you mean to get a cheaper price on the 2009 model, or to see if they change the specs? As Ditch Witch mentions, it's a popular bike and likely to be a good seller, and it's normally the odd frame sizes that make it to the sales.

Either way, I'd buy it now! The Rockhopper is an absolute classic, been around in one form or another since the 80s (showing my age now).

joe__84

ok

1 x rockhopper 21" ordered


thanks for your help

rockhop09

joe__84 wrote:

ok

1 x rockhopper 21" ordered


thanks for your help

savage! what one you go for the rockhopper disc or the rockhopper comp?

joe__84

just goin for the disc,

cant wait to start tearin up some trails (or most probably falling down some : )

SpinningJenny

Yay! Another Spesh fiend :twisted:

You will love it.

Doctor Gonzo

Good choice, i've had my rockhopper comp just under a week and i'm over the moon with in.

Enjoy