Thoughts on the Specialized Sport 2015 ...?

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19638652#p19638652]jayjaymozza[/url] wrote:

Hi, I've just placed an order on a Specialzied Sport 2015, what do people think of these?
I'm wanting to get into mountain bike riding and just nice days out so not after anything to fancy.

All input appreciated

Thanks

So what is a Specialzied Sport 2015?

And it is a bit late to be asking as you have bought it.

At £440 its just about OK on value, and it looks pretty. It does at least have damped forks, but they are rather lardy.

Sorry, I meant the whole bike was rather lardy (but yes those forks are as well)

the ride would certainly be transformed by something like an Epicon fork up front, lighter and better controlled, also if you need to change the tyres (the original ones won't grip as well in the wet) then some decent lighter tyres will be another step forward.

Travel back in time and pick up the better spec RockRider 560 from Decathlon

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-560-mountain-bike-id_8293151.html#anchor_ComponentProductTechnicalInformation

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19638934#p19638934]jayjaymozza[/url] wrote:

What makes the bike 'better' they are both around the same price

You may be in for a shock if you think that the price tag attached to anything is a good indication of its quality.

You asked a question and got an answer, its not just bikes where price has little to do with how good something is, clothing, cars, train tickets, it all applies.

The Rockrider is in a different league ability wise to the Spesh which relies on its name to ell to gullible people (sorry) who think the name means it must be a good bike. Most of the worst value bikes for sale come from the big brands, Spesh, Giant, Trek - all produce some stinkers that are nowhere near as good as cheaper bikes badged Carrera, Voodoo, Calibre or Rockrider.

It's really a bad idea to post on a forum like this asking for opinions AFTER you have paid for something. A little research before you buy a bike will get you the best spec for your money.

In my opinion Specialized sell a lot of their bikes based on their name. They are usually very average value for money, meaning that although it's a well designed frame and well made, the equipment it's furnished with could be better for the money.

The bike you have bought is a perfectly suitable machine, which will do what you want. You will have fun on it. It's not the best value for your money though. It would of been better to ask before buying it and making your decision then, instead of taking offence to people's honest and correct input to your question.

The rockhopper will be fine but if you are already looking at spending £100's on upgrades then maybe a voodoo bizango would have been a better buy.

Just ride the bike for a while and don't worry about upgrades.