New Bike
alex9106
Posts: 77
Hi Guys,
Im relatively new to MTB and im looking for a bike that i can go into abit of Trial and DH on.
I was looking at the Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc 2009 but please feel free to recommend others, I prefer it to be Specialized.
Thanks alot
Im relatively new to MTB and im looking for a bike that i can go into abit of Trial and DH on.
I was looking at the Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc 2009 but please feel free to recommend others, I prefer it to be Specialized.
Thanks alot
Specialized Rockhopper Disc 2008
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Definitely not the hardrock - it is not a DH or trials bike!
WHat budget do you have, and how technical is the DH?0 -
Well i have about £350-£500 to spend, the DH isnt very technical at all to be honest =/ well i dont think its even downhill lolSpecialized Rockhopper Disc 20080
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and do you really mean trial (hipperty hopperty on 20" or 26" wheels)? or are you hitting the Trails (jumps) or riding the trails (singletrack)."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
Riding single track, Sorry i dont really know the abbreveations for the terrain and stuff =/ my bad lolSpecialized Rockhopper Disc 20080
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Hardrock not a bad bet, but think there are better.
have a look at the:
Carrera Kraken
GT Avalanche 2.0
Scott Aspect 45.
Test a few out.0 -
Another thing i have been wondering is why do the older Specialized Hardrock's come with 100mm fork travel and the new ones only 80mm?
2008 -- Fork:
SR Suntour SF7-XCM with 100mm of travel. 30mm Hi-Ten stanchions and steerer and a one piece alloy lower. Coil spring mcu with preload adjust. Spring assisted seals and custom paint/graphics. Disc brake only.
2009 --
RockShox Dart 2.5 SL, 80mm, Alloy steer and lowers, TurnKey adj. rebound with lockout and preload adj., 13-15": standard spring, all others: "stiff" coil springSpecialized Rockhopper Disc 20080 -
Because Spesh have totally misjudged this section of the market as usual.0
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Ah lol, oh and 1 more thing what would be the best brands ?
Thanks again =]Specialized Rockhopper Disc 20080 -
Any that fit and are good value!0
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Seem pretty simple lolSpecialized Rockhopper Disc 20080
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Lol, getting the right size is important, so visit a shop and see what they feellike. Sizes vary from brand to brand.
Ask about a suspension fork with 'damping' - this controls the movement.0 -
Well ive tried my friends 2004 Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc 19" so i think if i got Specialized then 19" is the perfect size for me but im not sure about other makes so ill have to test out :PSpecialized Rockhopper Disc 20080
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Good on ya! Many people think that all 19" are the same - they ain't!0
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Finding a good bike is hard work lol =[Specialized Rockhopper Disc 20080
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Work worth doing. Keep it well looked after, and will last years.0
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I will treat it as if it was my child keep it in doors, put it to bed, feed it, wipe its chain. THE LOTSpecialized Rockhopper Disc 20080
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I used to keep mine in the bedroom lol.0
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lol cool
Hmmm i really want a bike soon =[ my mates are just gonna be telling me to get the Specialized but there are so many =[Specialized Rockhopper Disc 20080 -
Yep, they well, Spesh are viewed as cool, but IMHO they are not the best at this money.
If you can stretch to 500 look at the Carrera Fury - superb bike.0 -
wow ive just looked at the fury and it seems pretty damn good! could you help me with this though, Rock Shox Tora 318 U-Turn fork, travel adjusts from 85 to 130mm. Adjusts? why not just keep it at 130?Specialized Rockhopper Disc 20080
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More isn't always best. Shorter forks climb better, and have quicker handling. Long can feel sluggish. Beauty of this system you can adjust to your preference, and change it when you need! Add the motion control damping and you have a great fork. This retails at 180 quid on its own - compare that to the 40 quid suntour on the hardrock.0
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hmm ok this may be the bike ill go to try it out the sizes tomorrow or something and if its right then ill look out for it on the net, any good sites to order from?Specialized Rockhopper Disc 20080
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Only can get it at Halfords! But about 600 stores in the country lol.0
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Oh only at halfords? ^_- thats ok there is one right near me haha.
Thanks so much with your help mate. No wonder you've clocked up so many posts, you have so much GOOD information, keep it up mate and thanks once again! (Y)Specialized Rockhopper Disc 20080 -
No probs, let us know how it goes!0
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Sure thing mate =]Specialized Rockhopper Disc 20080
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ryt at the moment in halfords we have a new bike called the kraken ltd, it comes with white wheels, white avid juicy 3s, white rockshox dart forks, and it has the frame from the fury. in my opinion it will offer the best compromise as u get a decent set of brakes, adjustable forks, quality speed king tyres and the like and it rides surprisingly well0
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Don't forget to tell him that it looks like sex in the form of a bike. The white and black works so well together.
It is £429.99 which is a great price.
Sadly i think the fury has gone up to £549.990