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03-25-05 | 12:32 AM

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Raiyn

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From: St. Petersburg, FL

Bikes: 2003 Specialized Rockhopper FSR Comp, 1999 Specialized Hardrock Comp FS, 1971 Schwinn Varsity

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Originally Posted by rt_hat

Hi there,
I just have a couple of questions…

The LBS is pushing out their older models to make space for the 05’s, and a couple of the models I was looking at are:

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Specialized Hardrock Sport 2004:    $485 (v-brakes)
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I like the Hardrock, but I have heard that the rear derailleur is shoddy. Right now the chain on the POS bike I have right now falls off a lot so I don’t want to ever have to deal with that sort of problem again.

Derailieurs are cheap (relatively) to upgrade at this level plus for a bike that's intended to be ridden hard and put away wet, you really don't want to sink a ton of cash in a vulnerable component like that.

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Originally Posted by rt_hat

So is it worth spending a little extra money to get low end disc brakes compared to V-brakes?

NO Invariably you will pay for it elsewhere. If you were to get a decently equipped V brake bike I can get you set up with a GOOD set of disc brakes AND a new stronger wheelset for under $300 US

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