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09-11-06, 01:12 PM
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Yes.
09-11-06, 01:13 PM
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i have a hardrock and do ok on trails... have a TON of fun with it!
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09-11-06, 03:13 PM
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also notice the hardrock has a slightly beefer frame than other bikes, so it will be a little better suited to occaisional jumps/drops etc... i don't know if that makes it heavier than other bikes, but it is definitely beefier, i wanted one but the only specialized shop in my area are a$$es, the best shops i know of in my area sell trek haro gf and giant which are ok bikes too.
09-11-06, 03:21 PM
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lol.... beefier... that's putting in politically correct! that sonofagun is HEAVY! especially when my wimpy self has to push it up a steep hill!!!!!
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09-11-06, 03:40 PM
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Good bike to beat around on.
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09-11-06, 08:10 PM
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Yes, it's a good bike for trail riding. I've got an '05 Hardrock Sport and have ridden a variety of trails with it. It is heavy, but with enough oomph I can make it up many hills. I've only broken the seatpost on mine so far. I did replace the stock seat and pedals though.
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i ride an 04 hardrock. it's a pretty decent ride. very versatile ride if left stock. i upgraded mine to make it a bit more trailworthy. the frame is a quallity beefy specialized frame well suited for abuse. my bike is more of a all mountain hard tail if you have to call it something. i just call it ugly. it's a solid entry level bike but i wish i had something nicer now that i have invested more time in the sport. so it goes. i was super pumped when i bought it. i thought it was top of the line. i'd say go for it if your on the fence.
09-11-06, 11:03 PM
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I rode a Hardrock during my quest for a new bike. The frame is good, but as mentioned a bit on the heavy side. I've been riding a friends Merlin Titanium, so it felt like a truck - which I didn't like that much. But I reckon it's up to your liking/style.
You also might want to look into a Rockhopper. In the new 2007 series, there will be a model with the current Stumpjumper frame - which is much lighter. It'll be around 1600 AU$, which is way below the actual Stumpjumper price range.
You also might want to look into a Rockhopper. In the new 2007 series, there will be a model with the current Stumpjumper frame - which is much lighter. It'll be around 1600 AU$, which is way below the actual Stumpjumper price range.
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Great bike, been used for freeride and downhill for a year and a half now. 
Broken some small things (pedals, crankset) but the frame is still going strong.
Broken some small things (pedals, crankset) but the frame is still going strong.
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Hardrock
I have a hardrock and love it! however I want to upgrade the forks, but dont have a lot of $$ to spend. Any suggestions anyone?
I use it for commuting on roads in the week and then some pretty tough XC trails at the weekend. I find the RST's it came with way too hard and I cant seem to adjust them....
I use it for commuting on roads in the week and then some pretty tough XC trails at the weekend. I find the RST's it came with way too hard and I cant seem to adjust them....
09-14-06, 04:13 PM
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I have an 05 Hardrock PRO - I love that bike - I don't ride it as often as I used to because I have converted to more road
riding than dirt
I actually have a set of slicks though that I swap on her for some road riding
riding than dirtI actually have a set of slicks though that I swap on her for some road riding
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Hardrock heavy? Try riding a FS up that hill... my hardrock feels like a feather compared to my gemini... the hardrock will take the abuse though... sweet ride
09-16-06, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Wilbert
I have a hardrock and love it! however I want to upgrade the forks, but dont have a lot of $$ to spend. Any suggestions anyone?
I use it for commuting on roads in the week and then some pretty tough XC trails at the weekend. I find the RST's it came with way too hard and I cant seem to adjust them....
I use it for commuting on roads in the week and then some pretty tough XC trails at the weekend. I find the RST's it came with way too hard and I cant seem to adjust them....
09-17-06, 09:29 AM
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ok thanx for all of the help i want to upgrade to ditch witch rims and dif forks the only thing i have new are magneasium (spelling) easton pedals
