Hardock disc 2011 advice

Hi new here
I've recently got into mountain biking. I am looking at buying the specalized hardrock disc 2011. Is this a good spec for the money? I will be riding light trials, nothing too heavy, will this bike up too it?
http://www.primera-sports.com/products/ ... -7936.aspx
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I've recently got into mountain biking. I am looking at buying the specalized hardrock disc 2011. Is this a good spec for the money? I will be riding light trials, nothing too heavy, will this bike up too it?
http://www.primera-sports.com/products/ ... -7936.aspx
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I obviously increased my budget in the end and bought something else so i can't personnaly comment on the bike
Have a look at 2010 bikes, there are some very good discounts available.
It does have a nice frame though, and is worth upgrading: but as a package to keep, it lacks.
I'd have a look at the Decathlon Rockrider 5.3 and Carrera Vengeance Ultimate.
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Nothing for under £500 will have a good fork though (RS Tora or better)
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Yes you can get the Carrera for £400, but once it goes back to full RRP it's not a fair comparison
I do agree that the 2011 Spesh Hardrock Disc is woefully spec'd though (and quite a few other 2011 Spesh's are poor value too)
Nevertheless, a 2011 bike at 400 quid, and has been for a while now.
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Take your 350 quid and get your self a used rockhopper.
vastly better frame
9sp, decent components
hydro brakes and if you are lucky an air shock.
Then sell it next year for 50 quid less.
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I picked up a Felt Q820 2009 for £310 earlier on this year and it's perfect.
The guy I bought it from paid about £850 so it was a bit of a bargin!
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/felt/q820-2009-mountain-bike-ec017064
If i did buy it i would let them build it and get some else to check it over.
Understand the points been made about second hand bikes but the problem i have is that i don't know anybody that would be selling one and wouldn't be confident buying online.
The vengeance is only 375 with online discount.
bought the vengeance ultimate, feels great, thanks for the advice
I've had my sport disc for around 2 months and love it, as said the forks and tyres would be the first thing I'd recommend upgrading.
I'd upgrade the pedals before you even set foot on the bike also
The tyres will need replacing straight away for something with more grip, especially in this weather.
There are a couple of things that have annoyed me: I'm really feeling the limits of the forks, and have just ordered some Recons that Merlin were doing for a steal.
Not sure if you'd have the same problem with the Acera SLs, but the gear indicators on the SRAM X4 shifters that came with mine make it awkward to put the brakes inboard, which can make even slightly rough downhills dangerous. Basically, the way the bars came set up with levers outboard meant I was having to grab the brakes with my index and middle fingers to get any power, and the other two + thumb don't hold the bar so strongly over bumps. After a faceplant on an unmaintained black run, I ended up cutting off the gear indicators to get the brake position just right, then sealing the gaps in the shifters with silicone putty.
It came with pedals, but they were plastic rubbish; immediately replaced them.
There is nothing else about the bike that's annoyed me. The brakes I find okay; the furthest I've pushed them is to dump 44MPH on road (steepest, longest hill near where I live) in about fifty yards. They got hot, but didn't complain much. The non-sport Disc spec is vague, but it looks like you might not get the same Avid BB5s with it.
The front end can be a bit light during hill climbs, likewise if you're really nailing it on the flat from a standing start, it might bob up a tiny bit. Slightly surprising given the weight of the forks, but not severe enough to be a problem.
I don't have a great deal to compare with, since the last MTB I rode was all cromo, no suspension in the 90s, but I've found the Hardrock Sport fine for a bit of XC up in the Peak District.
Edit: I also got mine from Primera. It arrived quickly and intact, and I haven't had to go back to them on anything.
Having sold both bikes for a living, I know which are wayyy better in quality, backup, availability and spares.
something to be aware of with the Hardrock is that its truly a recreational mountain bike aimed at light use - which is reflected in the price - its an entry level bike
its only once you get up to the Hardrock Pro Disc or the basic Rockhopper you truly get a "trail capable" bike with hydraulically damped fork, hydraulic disc brakes and hard wearing transmission
you can get the damped fork and hydro discs on cheaper bike, but the frames are much cheaper and feel poor to ride off-road on rough terrain - a close friend of mine manages a Halfords store and would admit that the Boardmans are killer value apart from the frame itself which is often crude compared to a Specialized / Giant / Trek of a similar pricepoint (which will have downgraded parts compared to the Boardman)
if you want a proper trail bike with a quality frame you need to be spending £600+