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06-02-05 | 08:02 PM

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santiago

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Originally Posted by revmonkey

well their built for different things, and they both have attributes i like. ones freeride ones XC, and their both hard tail and cheap, so im wondering for someone who does road, xc, and freeride, what would be the best.

and tires would be a good thing to mention now too. what should i get that is good for trails and really grippy on the road as well?

http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/XC_Hardt...t_123458.shtml
http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Freeride...t_124748.shtml

(they both rated the same, but the trek is cheaper...)

OK - then try this - test ride both the Rockhopper and Bruiser and try doing some light freeriding and try going for a longish XC ride.

Go with the one that feels the best overall.

In terms of components - I am no expert on the manner but from wha tI know - the Rockhopper has slightly better bits, but I've noticed that FR bikes tend to skimp out because they're built for different things.