2007 Marin Hawkhill VS Specialized Rockhopper

_Tyler_Durden_

Does anyone have any opinions on these two?

Scubar

Both are excellent bikes, try them both and see which you prefer the feel of.

I myself have the Marin Hawkhill and absolutely adore it. Sexiest looking hardtail frame ive ever seen, plus it handles like a dream even if you throw it around alot. Only downside is that the Hayes Sole discs suck big time. I ended up replacing mine with some Juicy 3s w/goodridge hoses.

ToMBeMe

Soles ar'nt _that_ bad.

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Scubar

Well no they arent that bad, certainly not bad to start off with thats for sure. Just i like my stopping power to be very sharp and efficient thats why i changed them.

Hopper of rocks

tough one too call... I have a rockhopper pro and love it too bits! its light gorgeous and handles great! however the marin does have the advantage of being less common?

Who said gears for queers? i wanna find them...

_Tyler_Durden_

Thanks for your input. I have gone with the Marin, and it is one sexy machine.

Scubar

Very good choice, it is an extremely sexy bike, First time i set eyes on it i knew that i was going to buy one.

_Tyler_Durden_

My only reservations are the forks, but they will do (at least for this month!! - Any recommendations for a replacement?)

supersonic

Forks are pretty dire on the hawkhill compared to the alternatives (Toras etc). A Tora or MX Pro would be a good upgrade. Personally, if both fit, I would have gone for the hopper as I believe it to have a better frame, forks, brakes, and drivetrain! Well, disc version anyway ;-)

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_Tyler_Durden_

Too late, the Marin is in my garage as we speak.

Specialized are a bit too common for my liking anyway ;-)

supersonic

Hehe. See how you get on with the fork, but in my experience that ones is very bouncy.

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Scubar

Yea the forks are abit bouncy, so far ive upgraded my Marin with a few things,

Avid Juicy 3s w/goodridge hoses 185mm rotors
Rockshox Recon 351 U Turns w/poploc ( fantastic upgrade )
LX Hollowtech chainset, LX rear mech , LX 9spd Cassette
Easton EA50 seatpost, with Bodyfit chromo saddle.
Bontager Grips.
Mavic Crossride wheelset
Shimano M520 pedals