hmmm...i just got my giant boulder and im kind of regretting it since i saw the hardrock sport. The main thing thats pissing me off is the looks.
There is a about a $200 AUD difference between them and i wondering if there is a big difference between them and whether if it was worth spending the extra to get the hardrock sport.

~Specialized Hardrock Sport 06~
Specifications
Frame: A1 Premium Aluminium, Double Butted Main w/ ORE DT
Forks: RST Gila T6 w/ 100mm Travel
Sizes: X/S,S,M,L,X/L
Colour: Black Wave, Black/Grey Drip
Front Derail: Shimano Acera
Rear Derail: SRAM SX-4
Gear Levers: SRAM SX-4 Trigger Shift 8spd
Brake Levers: Tektro Alloy
Brakes: Tektro RS-1 V-Type
Cranks: TruVativ X-Flow 22/32/42T
B/Bracket: TruVativ Sealed Cartridge
Hubs: Alloy Q/R fr, 8spd Cassette rr
Rims: Alex HR-26 Double Wall
Spokes: Stainless
Tyres: Specialized Enduro Sport 26x2.2
Free Wheel: SRAM PG-850 11-32 8spd
Handlebars: Alloy Riser
Stem: Specialized Mobius Ahead
S/Pillar: Alloy Micro-Adjust
Saddle: Specialized Body Geometry Sport
Pedals: Resin w/ Toeclips and Straps
Chain: Shimano HG-50


~Giant Boulder 06~
Specifications
Frame: ALUXX FluidFormed Aluminium w/ Integrated Gusset
Forks: SR XCT Suspension w/ 75mm Travel
Sizes: 14,17,19,21,23in
Colour: Blue/Silver, Silver
Front Derail: Shimano Tourney
Rear Derail: Shimano Acera
Gear Levers: Shimano EF-29 EZ-Fire 8spd
Brake Levers: Shimano EF-29
Brakes: Alloy V-Type
Cranks: Shimano FC-MC08 22/32/42T
B/Bracket: Semi Sealed Cartridge
Hubs: Alloy Q/R fr, Shimano 8spd Cassette rr
Rims: Alloy Double Wall
Spokes: Stainless
Tyres: 26x1.95 Black
Free Wheel: Shimano HG-30 11-30 8spd
Handlebars: Riser Bar
Stem: Alloy Ahead
S/Pillar: Alloy Micro-Adjust
Saddle: Comfort Cut-Out
Pedals: Resin
Chain: KMC HG-50

Cheers