Originally Posted by
ptagrrl
Thanks to all of you! This is very helpful. I think since funds are limited, we are going to try this bike out and see what happens for now....trust me! I would love nothing more than to put him on a Specialized Rockhopper!!! I ordered 2 additional tires/tubes and we will go from there. He is more mechanically inclined than I so I have turned this forum over to him!! Thanks again and Happy Holidays!!!
If you're going to go this route (pun intended), I strongly suggest you take the bike to an LBS and have them assemble it. Particularly, have them check the hubs, and repack/adjust them, that along with the wheels, and bb/cranks/pedals is where we see most of the issues with these sort of bikes and heavier riders. Also, Plan on replacing the wheels in the near future.