Specialized Hardrock Comp riders out there
 

lookin to get this bike, for 550 was wondering how many riders are out there that have tryed this bike. looking to do some trail riding and was wondering how it holds up on drops. and just all around preformance.

Hey I am thinking about getting one also so hey we can both use this thread...I have heard many many many good things about this bike,,,,,I have asked on anther thread and they said it gives all other bikes in its price range a run for their money
here you go man this should help a lot... good luck
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=97682

I am in the same boat as both of you. I am considering the HardRock as well, I want to test ride it again.

My question is should I buy the HardRock Comp Disc or a bare bones Rockhopper?

Same here Captain .....thats what i was thinking and i think that I am going to buy the Hardrock and then just upgrade

Well I heard the Rockhopper has the better frame but I am a big guy so I need a solid bike. That is what keeps drawing me back to the HardRock. I really want the Kona Hoss but I don't have that kind of cash right now.

ya the hardrock fits more in my budget, i just wanna know like how well it holds up on jumps and stuff

captain...you can get a hoss for 600 if you shop around :D

Any ideas where? I did a dealer search and the nearest dealer to me is 40+ miles away.

The HR is a kick ass ride. Ive had mine for 2 years and love it. Just got done with a 2 hour ride and I want to go back. Components are entry level but with every bike, theres always the opportunity to upgrade.

Just got a HR Pro Disc...Love it....great bike. I rode both the Rockhooper and the HR and picked the HR because I just felt more comfortable on it....ride them both and pick the one you feel the best on....don't worry to much about componenants at the price point...

Yeah I test road the HR comp disc and it was ok but I am still wanting to ride the Rockhopper.

I have a HR Comp and I love it. I also have a 6 foot drop right outside my house. I have ridden that drop every day for 16 months now and the bike loves it as much as I do. Its such a great bike, I see no reason to sell it.

you are doing a six foot drop with that fork ?how much do you weight .i bottomed out with that thing set on full preload on like a 3 footer.thats when i decided to take it off.

i have a 3 week old Hardrock Sport that my parents got me for my birthday and I love it...besides the fact that the left crankarm has fallen off 3 times and has been in the shop just as many. It is still an all around good bike since I have a 1 year waranty on mine. I would advise replacing the fork if you get it though. The marz mz comp is not a very good fork. Plenty of travel but it is too soft in my opinion. I would upgrade to a Rock Shox Reba or an SID. But I wouldnt even go for the comp. i would go for the sport or the sport disc. The comp and pro need to have their forks replaced anyways so I would just save their money on the comp and buy a good fork.