I should be picking my up my new '05 Rockhopper Comp (not Hardrock!) next week.
Is there anything I am going to be disappointed with right out of the box? Anything that should be on the "what the hell were you thinking, change this component right away" list?
I ride mostly intermediate trails with very little air time - and no drops. Occasional light hucks, and no extreme flat-out DH's or jumps.
Thanks in advance for your time and advice.
Specs:
FRAME A1 Premium Aluminum, double-butted front triangle with ORE DT, frame geometry designed for 100mm front travel, reinforced disc mount, externally machined HT, forged alloy drop outs with eyelets and replaceable derailleur hanger
FORK Manitou Splice Comp, 100mm travel, mag lowers, damped, 30mm black nitride coated stanchions, coil spring, disc only, Cr-Mo steerer
HEADSET 1 1/8” threadless, black steel cups, loose ball bearings with seals
STEM Alloy 10 degree rise, forged and TIG welded
HANDLEBARS Alloy, 38mm rise, 9 degree sweep
TAPE / GRIPS Specialized double density Kraton
FRONT BRAKE Shimano M-420 linear pull
REAR BRAKE Shimano M-420 linear pull
BRAKE LEVERS Shimano M-420 linear pull
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano M-510 Deore, 34.9mm clamp, bottom pull
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano M-570 LX
SHIFT LEVERS Shimano M-510 Deore
CASSETTE Shimano HG-50, 9-speed, 11x34t
CHAIN Shimano HG-53
CRANKSET Truvativ 5-D, forged alloy, capless bolts
CHAINRINGS 44t AL-7075 x 32t heat-treated Cr-Mo x 22t heat-treated Cr-Mo, replaceable
BOTTOM BRACKET Truvativ, 68x118mm, square taper, sealed cartridge bearing with double crank stops
PEDALS Alloy body, alloy cage, toe clips and straps
RIMS SUN Mach 4, CNC’d side wall with eyelets, 32h
FRONT HUB Joy-Tech, 32 hole, ground race double sealed loose ball with alloy QR
REAR HUB Joy-Tech, freehub, 32 hole, ground race double sealed loose ball with alloy QR
SPOKES 1.8mm (15g) black stainless, brass nipples, L260/R263mm front, L261/R260mm rear
FRONT TIRE Specialized Adrenaline 26 x 2.1”, wire bead
REAR TIRE Specialized Adrenaline 26 x 2.1”, wire bead
TUBES Specialized, schraeder valve
SADDLE Specialized Body Geometry Sport MTB
SEAT POST Alloy 30.9mmx350/400mm, micro adjust
SEAT BINDER Alloy QR, 36mm I.D.
NOTES Chain stay protector, reflectors, clear coat, owners manual