Originally Posted by jjll
Also, I read it at another post that the Rockhopper weighs at around 30lbs. Is this correct? (also curious, how come most sites don't specify bike weights?? Is there something that I'm missing??)
The Hummer weighs at 29lbs. so it would seem comparable. On the display it claims that it has "disc break mount".
As you can tell, I'm a real newbie
My last bike was a $150 cheapo and I'm looking to upgrade to an average beginner's model. I'm also gonna go check out my LBS, but was just wondering if anyone has any inputs on this Hummer old model on sale. Thanks!
I did little research before getting my bike and I looked at Trek, Specialized, Giant and Cannondale at my lbs. Thats really all they had.
I pretty much knew it would either be the Trek 4500 or Specialized HardRock. but I liked the trek better when I rode them and the hardrock was more expensive than the trek. Thats because I really went in there with the intention of spending only 300. I was really about to take either the 3700 or 4300. But then I decided at the end to get the 4500.
I strongly suggest getting your first good bike at a LBS instead of ebay or online. You really get to know the employees and even make friends. I now go on trail rides with the locals and a few guys who work at the LBS. Had I orded online I probably wouldnt have found the good local trails and had riding buddies.