Ionut
07-04-05, 08:00 AM
I was wandering if I should buy now a '05 hardrock pro or wait & buy the '06 model.
Mountain Biking - Buy now a 05 specialized hardrock pro or wait for 06 model?
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Roasted
07-04-05, 08:04 AM
When I was looking for a new bike, people told me generally one year difference isn't a big one if at all. Just because my bike was a 2004, and we were in March of 2005, they suggested I get it because I'd be saving quite a few bucks. Folks here told me only with like, 10 year spans are there any noticable differences in the technology of bicycles.
AKA - Unless there's a huge difference, there's no reason to wait. I bought my 2004 Giant when we were 3 months into 2005. :D Don't forget, a lot of people here are riding bikes dating back to the early 90s and won't let them go.
AKA - Unless there's a huge difference, there's no reason to wait. I bought my 2004 Giant when we were 3 months into 2005. :D Don't forget, a lot of people here are riding bikes dating back to the early 90s and won't let them go.
DMN
07-04-05, 12:16 PM
From what I've seen of the '06 models, I prefer the look of the '05's, but thats just personal taste.
RiDE
07-04-05, 02:06 PM
Wait for the 06 model
Then buy the 05
Then buy the 05
Roasted
07-04-05, 02:36 PM
Wait for the 06 model
Then buy the 05
I didn't plan this in my case, but it happened. The 05 model was out, but I found an 04 still in a bike shop. It was on a major discount because it was last year's model. A direct comparison yields absolutely no difference from the 04 to the 05 on the particular bike I ride... almost makes me wonder why they just didn't BS me and say it was a 2005. I wouldn't of known anyway!
Then buy the 05
I didn't plan this in my case, but it happened. The 05 model was out, but I found an 04 still in a bike shop. It was on a major discount because it was last year's model. A direct comparison yields absolutely no difference from the 04 to the 05 on the particular bike I ride... almost makes me wonder why they just didn't BS me and say it was a 2005. I wouldn't of known anyway!
DMN
07-04-05, 04:06 PM
Wait for the 06 model
Then buy the 05
Good advice.
Then buy the 05
Good advice.
G-Unit
07-04-05, 05:22 PM
Looks like the 06 models has a new frame that's probably a bit lighter (looks like the 05 Rockhopper frame)... anyway... I also prefer the matte paint job of the 05 models.
The components will probably be the same though on each model type.
The components will probably be the same though on each model type.
x550x
07-05-05, 09:09 AM
Do yourself a favor and wait for the 06 if you are planning on the Hardrock Pro. It has a sweet black and white paint job, new Sram Shifters, Short Cage Deraileur, new frame style and Sun Single Track rims! The bike is striking to look at. I think it smokes the 05. It is speced out like the Rockhopper Comp Disc for a few hundred less. I have heard that the Pro won't be out until mid August. They have lots of 05 Pros left. If you want an 05 you may want to wait a little bit because Specialized will start to drop them quickly which means savings for you.