Originally Posted by santiago
The Rockhopper I'm referring to is the base model not the Comp or Sport. It's list price is $500 exactly (check out the
www.specialized.com web page - i can't give you a direct link because it is session driven). The list for the HardRock Sport Disc you tried out has a list price of $440 so there is a $60 difference.
I think that the Marlin is around $500 too. Too bad they don't have a Rockhopper in your size.
I misspoke the Hardrock I rode was a Comp Disc not a sport, either way I was not to fond of it. I might still give the Rockhopper a try and I am still haven't rode the GF Marlin yet.
Anyway does anyone else have anymore suggestions on other bikes to try around this price point? What does everyone think of the Giant brand?