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07-21-04 | 03:27 PM

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Raiyn

I drink your MILKSHAKE

Joined: Jul 2002

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From: St. Petersburg, FL

Bikes: 2003 Specialized Rockhopper FSR Comp, 1999 Specialized Hardrock Comp FS, 1971 Schwinn Varsity

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Originally Posted by tourist

If I get the entry level Rockhopper or the 4300, can I assume that they can both be upgraded later to disc brakes?

Second part: Is the RH worth $80 more than the 4300.

Sorry for the repeating some old questions, but I'm a roadie just trying to have some fun in the dirt.

Not without a new wheelset for either bike, unless you get the disc optioned 4300 which will cost you more for really crappy Alivio disc brakes.
In answer to your other question YES the Rockhopper is worth the extra $80. You get better drivetrain components a better fork and in my opinion a more upgradeable frame. Not to mention a LIFETIME warranty

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