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Frame differences, think it's worth it?

Old 02-26-07, 02:02 AM
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Frame differences, think it's worth it?

Hey guys,

First of all I know a little when it comes to mountain biking, but I'm still pretty much a noob. I just know that I love getting out there and doing it. For the longest time I've had an old Specialized Hardrock Comp FS (at least 8 years old)... well it just got stolen. My ride style is both mild urban around campus (stairs, very small flat drops, nothing huge) as well as some basic trail riding here in Alabama, again nothing extreme. I am in the market for a new bike, but I cannot yet afford what I want because I'm in college: a nice bike in the thousand dollar range. Basically what I want and what I think is more than well equipped for my skill level is a cross country style hardtail with deore drivetrain and at least decent shock (rockshox tora, etc.), some good mechanical or maybe hydraulic discs.

Anyways to the point... I have an opportunity to buy a 2004 Specialized Hardrock from a friend, but basically the components are trash compared to what I want.

What I really want from say Specialized is the top Rockhopper as far as componentry goes. How much different though are the frames? The older hardrock does have disc tabs. I am wondering if it would be worth it to get his bike and slowly upgrade it over time, or if that is a bad idea, and I should just save up and buy exactly what I want all at once.

I know that more or less everything on the bike needs to be upgraded, I would probably start with fork, then discs, then rear der, then wheels, etc.

Thanks in advance for your help!

-John
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Old 02-26-07, 02:16 AM
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just wondering... how much is your friend charging for the HR?
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I actually had a thread a few days ago trying to figure out a fair price... but I think he wants $200 for it.
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