Originally Posted by oldtaylorcraft
My wife and I bought our Rockhoppers today and they are a blast. I forgot how much fun it was to ride a bike. We both bought 05 models and with the money we saved and some extra we got helmets, better seats, water bottle holders, Topeak tool and locks.
It was just like Christmas.
I was able to make an informed decesion because of Bike Forums and this thread.
Thanks, everybody!
Glad to hear you're having a great time! I'm in your same situation, although we're still waiting to pick up my gf's '06 Rockhopper this upcoming weekend while I've had my '05 Rockhopper since the Labor Day weekend. We were fortunate enough though that the LBS honored the $399 sale price for her "berry punk" Rockhopper since the shop had no women's specific bikes on hand.
She was equally as excited though that it was purple as I was about getting a great deal on the bike. Then I later started wondering what different components were on hers. Anyway, after reading Raiyn's earlier post ('05 & '06 Rockhopper differences) it looks like I won't have to try swapping out forks on our bikes, assuming she'd be willing.
But i doubt that.
Anyway, we can't wait to take them out for a spin this weekend! Thanks to all for the advice on this thread.
