buy new or upgrade

hicko37

i own a rockhopper expert 2009, i want a bike that does everything would upgrade my current bike or look at a trek ex8 or enduro instead

Chunkers1980

That bike will do everything if you fit some AM forks and AM wheels.

Does do everything mean FS? No, then it won't do fast XC, like it should at the moment.

hicko37

i mean xc trail riding dh messing about stuff like that think i am goin as fast as it can at mo

Chunkers1980

Still remains.

Beefier (100 - 120mm) forks. Tougher Wheels and perhaps more power from the brakes.

You then have a trail, going down a hill fast, bike.

hicko37

gettin avid elixir cr brakes and was lookin at some revelation forks

peter413

You will have to check the frame will take that much travel though.

Ask Spesh if your unsure

Chunkers1980

You're nearly there then.

New wheels now too.

Don't forget RH's are 100mm frames, but if you don't care about warrenty some 130mm forks will be fine, it will also slacken the geo a bit too which helps you turn it into what you want.

hicko37

honestly i didnt know that will it fuck it up with forks over 100mm cuse my french

Chunkers1980

It won't fuck it up. It'll just put more stress on areas that previously did not have as much stress, possibly leading to failure depending on how hard you push it.

peter413

It puts more stress on the welds and could cause the frame to snap :shock:

hicko37

its under warranty lol its m4 alloy will it hold

Chunkers1980

Like I just said. If you care about the warrenty, don't. If you couldn't give a sh1t, then go ahead.

hicko37

ill keep old forks so if it goes tits up put em back on lol

Chunkers1980

Tits up means bent frame. Little to do with the forks