Rockhopper - still as good as the day I bought?

Coolnick
Coolnick Posts: 380
edited July 2011 in MTB buying advice
Hi all, I have a 2004 Rockhopper which I have since upgraded with deore disc brakes, Marzocchi MX air forks, shimano clip pedals, charge spoon saddle and Panaracer Fire XC tyres......my question is, does this bike still stand up well versus something like the current Hardrock Pro Disc, Carrera Fury etc or is the frame now dated? Weighing up if its worth selling and replacing with similar bikes to above.

Cheers.
Boardman HT Comp 2012>
Spesh Rockhopper 2004 - 2012

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    In a word, yes! As good as the HR Pro, a bit different to the Fury. Do not think a bike for thatmoney would improve on what you have.
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  • Coolnick
    Coolnick Posts: 380
    Thanks, that was what I was hoping to hear. Wasn't sure how well it compared to new models being 7yrs since I bought it and the bikes look better than they used to. Sounds like its well up to task still. I need to replace the Fire XC's soon, can you recommend an all round fast tyre or the Fire's worth sticking with?

    Cheers, Nick
    Boardman HT Comp 2012>
    Spesh Rockhopper 2004 - 2012
  • specializedsteve
    specializedsteve Posts: 112
    maxxis do good tyres so i hear.
    but it depends on your riding style and what you want from a tyre?
    If in doubt - flat out!
  • stuisnew
    stuisnew Posts: 366
    Bikes offer less value for money yours is better than those u list IMO. Some cheap deals on types on on-one, bobby nice half price which always get top ratings as an all rounder.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    stuisnew wrote:
    Bikes offer less value for money yours is better than those u list IMO. Some cheap deals on types on on-one, bobby nice half price which always get top ratings as an all rounder.

    Not confusing at all.
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  • stuisnew
    stuisnew Posts: 366
    cooldad wrote:
    stuisnew wrote:
    Bikes offer less value for money yours is better than those u list IMO. Some cheap deals on types on on-one, bobby nice half price which always get top ratings as an all rounder.

    Not confusing at all.

    Fair play! Written on my phone with fat fingers :oops:

    What I meant to say was a few years ago was a golden era for bikes, and you could get a lot more at any given price point than you can today. And you can get some decent tyres at on-one half price at the moment, like the nobby nics.

    My first post was a bit pointless really wasn't it?! :oops:
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    I managed to work that out.
    Bobby nice half price.

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  • stuisnew
    stuisnew Posts: 366
    cooldad wrote:
    I managed to work that out.
    Bobby nice half price.

    Sometimes I wish I did smilies.
    :lol:
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Thank you.
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  • Coolnick
    Coolnick Posts: 380
    Just checked out On-one, thanks for tip off Stu, bought some Nobby Nic's £20 :D
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  • dhutch
    dhutch Posts: 343
    I would certainly keep my 07 rockhopper disk, over my 09 hardrock disk.

    its like asking if you would have a 4 year old audi, or a new kia.


    Daniel
  • 70s_kid
    70s_kid Posts: 56
    dhutch wrote:
    I would certainly keep my 07 rockhopper disk, over my 09 hardrock disk.

    its like asking if you would have a 4 year old audi, or a new kia.


    Daniel

    New Kia please - with a 7 year warranty - no badge snobbery from me!
  • toasty
    toasty Posts: 2,598
    stuisnew wrote:
    bobby nice

    hehe, top typo :)
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  • dhutch
    dhutch Posts: 343
    70s_kid wrote:
    New Kia please - with a 7 year warranty - no badge snobbery from me!
    I raise your 7 year warranty, to the handling and performance of a A3 and A4 quatto....
  • Lars1974
    Lars1974 Posts: 105
    i have got an 08 rockhopper and its still a beauty...just upgraded the wheels and have also added clip-in pedals - otherwise still as it was... :shock:
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    dhutch wrote:
    70s_kid wrote:
    New Kia please - with a 7 year warranty - no badge snobbery from me!
    I raise your 7 year warranty, to the grip and performance of a A3 and A4 quatto....
    Corrected for you, everyone knows Audi's don't handle well (4.2 RS4 and R8 excepted), they just grip well.

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    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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