CarLo
08-30-07, 01:01 PM
hey, i visited my LBS and I was wondering if this is a good bike. It is the 08 stumpjumper, what are you guys thoughts?
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BenLi
08-30-07, 01:07 PM
how much?
CarLo
08-30-07, 01:19 PM
$2400. same on Specialized website.
they suggested this bike to me, so yeah. I took it for a test ride and the bike is really light. No binding like my other bike.
they suggested this bike to me, so yeah. I took it for a test ride and the bike is really light. No binding like my other bike.
fleury29
08-30-07, 05:21 PM
My brother has this bike, I believe it is '05 though. It is an awesome bike, it is really light and that's all I could say as I never road it. But my brother loves it!
Do LBS do demos? If so ask them about demoing a bike. I know some hockey shops let goalies demo pads, but I don't know about bikes.
Do LBS do demos? If so ask them about demoing a bike. I know some hockey shops let goalies demo pads, but I don't know about bikes.
TheFlip
08-30-07, 06:46 PM
I have the 06 and love it; do ride it first.
edit: Apparently I have reading comprehension issues: if you liked how it felt in the test ride then I recommend that you buy it. It's a solid performer.
edit: Apparently I have reading comprehension issues: if you liked how it felt in the test ride then I recommend that you buy it. It's a solid performer.
CarLo
08-30-07, 09:24 PM
sweet, i just need a job.
cs1
08-31-07, 02:39 AM
how much?
Who cares. He asked how good the bike was, not how much it cost.
Tim
Who cares. He asked how good the bike was, not how much it cost.
Tim
BenLi
08-31-07, 02:48 AM
Who cares. He asked how good the bike was, not how much it cost.
Tim
How good it is is relative to the cost. If he could get a less than average 2500 dollar bike for 1000, I would consider that a "good bike", because it would still be better than anything in the 1000 dollar range. Its all about comparing bikes to the other ones in a similar price range. I can call my Hardrock a "good bike" the same way somebody can call their s-works a "good bike". This is obviously meaningless. Therefore, a bike is considered "good" if it outshines others in its price range.
Tim
How good it is is relative to the cost. If he could get a less than average 2500 dollar bike for 1000, I would consider that a "good bike", because it would still be better than anything in the 1000 dollar range. Its all about comparing bikes to the other ones in a similar price range. I can call my Hardrock a "good bike" the same way somebody can call their s-works a "good bike". This is obviously meaningless. Therefore, a bike is considered "good" if it outshines others in its price range.
soniq
08-31-07, 03:03 AM
Why not buy an 07 at a discounted price...I did and saved $500 off MSRP. Couldn't be happier.
BenLi
08-31-07, 03:13 AM
Why not buy an 07 at a discounted price...I did and saved $500 off MSRP. Couldn't be happier.
sound advice
sound advice
FL_MTBR
08-31-07, 05:30 AM
True, a lot of the LBS are having year end sales to get rid of the 07s...
CarLo
08-31-07, 12:01 PM
True, a lot of the LBS are having year end sales to get rid of the 07s...
yeah, but my LBS already sold all their 07's. they have all the 08's now.
yeah, but my LBS already sold all their 07's. they have all the 08's now.
DirtPedalerB
08-31-07, 06:21 PM
try calling a NSLBS (not so local bike shop)