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10-01-11, 06:13 PM
I am new to the scene and i have been out at lots of different bike shops trying to decide on a 29er and i have it down to 2 choices. I am 6'7 and weight 275 pounds so i need something that will stand up to my size and weight. I want to start off riding on roads for a while until i can get used to riding my bike again. But eventually i will go to riding dirt trails and eventually maybe some amateur off-roading. The 2 bikes are a 2010 Specialized Rockhopper comp 29er with a 23 inch frame and a 2012 Felt nine sport 29er with a 21.5 frame.
here are the websites for each and the technical info.
[/URL]http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=45801&eid=4201 (http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?spid=62110&scid=1100&scname=Mountain)
[URL]http://www.feltbicycles.com/USA/2012/Mountain/Nine-Series/Nine-Sport.aspx
Both shops are willing to replace the stem and do whatever it takes to get the handlebars in a comfortable spot. I am worried about the felt because of the smaller frame and it looks like im going to need a 140mm stem to feel comfortable. But im also worried about the Spec because i have read bad things about the wheels and the fork.
I am looking to get as much advice from anyone who has experience with these. Will the smaller frame of the felt cause me any problems because of my size?
here are the websites for each and the technical info.
[/URL]http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=45801&eid=4201 (http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?spid=62110&scid=1100&scname=Mountain)
[URL]http://www.feltbicycles.com/USA/2012/Mountain/Nine-Series/Nine-Sport.aspx
Both shops are willing to replace the stem and do whatever it takes to get the handlebars in a comfortable spot. I am worried about the felt because of the smaller frame and it looks like im going to need a 140mm stem to feel comfortable. But im also worried about the Spec because i have read bad things about the wheels and the fork.
I am looking to get as much advice from anyone who has experience with these. Will the smaller frame of the felt cause me any problems because of my size?