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Forum: Mountain Biking
06-06-05, 11:34 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 190,901
Posted By TPW

I'm thinking more than in this thread ARE kids...

I'm thinking more than in this thread ARE kids and don't have kids.

An X-mart bike for a six year old is a perfect option. It's cheap and if adjusted properly will suit the kid fine until they...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-03-05, 02:21 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 190,901
Posted By TPW

I grew up on and beat the crap out of a huffy BMX...

I grew up on and beat the crap out of a huffy BMX bike that went through two of my older brothers first. If it broke I learned how to fix it and if I would have had a younger brother it would have...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-02-05, 09:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 888
Posted By TPW

I got an 05 HR Pro Disc for $569.....not that...

I got an 05 HR Pro Disc for $569.....not that great of a deal on the 04 IMHO....
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-26-05, 01:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 920
Posted By TPW

HR Pro Disc in black here.....great bike.

HR Pro Disc in black here.....great bike.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-19-05, 08:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 443
Posted By TPW

$100 more for the better fork would be worth it...

$100 more for the better fork would be worth it IMHO.....
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-19-05, 08:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,940
Posted By TPW

I just bought a Hardrock Pro Disc so I think my...

I just bought a Hardrock Pro Disc so I think my opinion may be of some value here. Before I made my final decision to buy I test rode a number of bikes in the Sub $600 price range including the GF...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-13-05, 07:11 PM
Replies: 806
Views: 116,652
Posted By TPW

They put it on the scale at my LBS and if I...

They put it on the scale at my LBS and if I remember right it was only about 2lbs heavier than the entry level Rockhopper. I like it though I'm a newb and haven't ridden it much on the local trails...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-13-05, 11:20 AM
Replies: 806
Views: 116,652
Posted By TPW

Most shops around me sell them for...

Most shops around me sell them for $615-$660.....I got mine on sale for $569....
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-07-05, 09:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 870
Posted By TPW

Just got a HR Pro Disc...Love it....great bike. ...

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...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-05-05, 08:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 354
Posted By TPW

Notice that the reserve is not met yet. I just...

Notice that the reserve is not met yet. I just bought that exact bike in a M frame and I got it on sale for $569. My guess is with 5 days left this bike will go for about that......It's a nice bike...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-05-05, 08:15 AM
Replies: 806
Views: 116,652
Posted By TPW

The Marlin has the Fisher Genesis Geometry so you...

The Marlin has the Fisher Genesis Geometry so you really need to ride them and decide what you feel more comfortable on. At the price point you are looking at the components are all going to be...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-04-05, 09:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 758
Posted By TPW

I just bought a 2005 Hardrock Pro Disc on sale...

I just bought a 2005 Hardrock Pro Disc on sale for $569......Nice bike and a great price....
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-31-05, 09:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 740
Posted By TPW

I just put the degreaser on the chain, rear cogs...

I just put the degreaser on the chain, rear cogs and derailers being careful not to get any on the bottom bracket. I then lightly hosed it off and wiped it down with a rag. That got almost all the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-30-05, 11:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 740
Posted By TPW

I just got some degreaser from my lbs (water...

I just got some degreaser from my lbs (water soluable) and used it on the chain and derailers. Then hosed it off and re-liubed the chain. Seems much, much better now.....although I think the rear...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-30-05, 11:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 740
Posted By TPW

Dumb newbie questions....

Sorry in advance..... :o

Ended up getting some sand in my drivechain and now it sounds awful when I ride....I lubed the chain and wiped it down but it still sounds bad....any suggestions on how...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-29-05, 01:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 345
Posted By TPW

Rockhopper has better components but at that...

Rockhopper has better components but at that price point IMHO don't look at the components...ride both and choose the one you feel more comfortable on....
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-29-05, 10:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 532
Posted By TPW

I'm a newb also and was just in the same...

I'm a newb also and was just in the same situation. I was looking at either the Rockhopper or GF Marlin. Well, I went to the LBS when they were having a sale and ended up with a Hardrock Pro Disc...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-17-05, 10:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 471
Posted By TPW

Ended up buying the Hardrock Pro Disc for...

Ended up buying the Hardrock Pro Disc for $570......just felt better to me even though it's a tad heavier (maybe 1.5 to 2 lbs.) Has the Avid bb5 disks which may not be the best out there but they...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-17-05, 02:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 471
Posted By TPW

Actually they normally sell it for $619.99.....so...

Actually they normally sell it for $619.99.....so it's only 9%....
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-17-05, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 471
Posted By TPW

I did ride the Hardrock Pro Disc (which I really...

I did ride the Hardrock Pro Disc (which I really liked) and they had it on sale for $569 I think....
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-17-05, 01:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 471
Posted By TPW

Too good to pass up?

A LBS, but not the closest one to me, is having a sale and they have their 05' Specialized Rockhopper's marked down to $429. Is that too good of a deal to pass up?
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-16-05, 10:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,292
Posted By TPW

I'd say around $200 is my ceiling for a 6 year...

I'd say around $200 is my ceiling for a 6 year old. My REAL question is is that amount even worth it or should I go the big-box way and spend more $$ on a 24" bike in a few years.....
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-16-05, 09:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,292
Posted By TPW

Mountain Bike for a 6 year old....

Ok here is my situation. My son just learned how to ride sans training wheels and the deal was if he leared then he got a new bike. He's on a 16" wal-mart special right now and it's too small for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-15-05, 10:07 AM
Replies: 806
Views: 116,652
Posted By TPW

I'm a newb and I'm looking seriously at the...

I'm a newb and I'm looking seriously at the Specialized Rockhopper. Test drove it and the GF Marlin and I liked the more upright feel on the Rockhopper. I'm about 5'10" and 160 and was riding a 17"...
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