Originally Posted by
Broyo13
funny you say that, someone else gave me similar advice. after researching components, its seems like the hardrock sport disc and the rockhopper and similar. The rockhopper has a better frame and rear deralliuer, but the sport has better breaks. Do you think the much better brakes are more valuable then a slightly better frame? Thanks.
does the hardrock have mounts for disc brakes if you want to upgrade in the future? i tend to think that the better frame is the way to go. you can always replace components as they wear out/break...but replacing a frame is quite an ordeal.