maxxn

Hi all,

I have exactly £400 in insurance money to spend on a bike, I've narrowed it down to two options, these are:

1> HardRock Pro 2005 version (https://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkM...drreznn.j27004)

2> HardRock sport disc 2006 version (https://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=13510)

I prefer the design on 2. I was wondering as I don't really know a lot of the technical things about these bikes which one in your opinions I would be getting the best deal out of. I can pick up 1 for £399 and 2 for £370, money however isnt really an issue though as I said it was insurance money anyway.

Also does anyone know if 2 comes in the same black as the one with no disc brakes pictured here: https://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=13692 , it's a bit unclear on the website.
Any input would be appreciated.
Max

the wonginator

OH SNAP go for #1, it's 2 models higher than the sport. the pro for 400 is a pretty smokin' deal in my opinion.

maxxn

I dont really know, the thing is I could buy the hardrock sport 2006 with disk brakes tomorrow and I much prefer the design, the other one is much more difficult to get because I would have to order it online. I am more inclined to go for the sport 2006 version at the moment, is there any substantial reason to go for the pro 2005 model instead apart from the reason it says pro on side.

the wonginator

uh... parts spec is a LOT better.

Drunken Chicken

Revmonkey is correct, the Hardrock Pro has better components (fork, brakes, etc).
I'd hit it.

maxxn

So the 2005 version from last year is better than the 2006 sport version of this year?

Drunken Chicken

In my opinion, yes. OK, the frame has changed for the 2006, so what? I prefer the '05 anyway.
And look at it this way, the Sport is a lower end model than the Pro.

maxxn

Ok I think I'll go for the pro 2005 then, thanks for the input everyone.

maxxn

They didn't have the 2005 in stock so they're going to give me a 2006 pro disc for the same price.