Originally Posted by GerGa00
*%&$ THAT!!! Ok it is not a geat bike, they spent more on my bros bike and that was two years before i got mine. mine was like only 280-290 and my bro's was like 320
f***ing bull s*** Im sorry but I couldve paid for the extra money and thats bs...after my birthday party (4 days from now) Ill have around 550 dollar OF MY OWN to spend and thats pretty sad I could git like a hardrock pro fer that much. bs
Instead of being ungrateful, here's what I would do if I were you: Be thankful your parents bought you a brand name, quality bike and ride that bike into the ground. I don't mean abuse it, but simply put so many miles on it that you wear out the drivetrain, etc. When you accomplish that, your parents will see that:
a) you're committed to, and serious about, the sport; and
b) it makes more sense to buy a new bike than replace the drivetrain on your existing bike.
You can then discuss using your $550 to buy a Rockhopper.