Originally Posted by
badgermac
Welcome! I'm a newer fella here myself, but when I asked this question the "house" bike for this forums has been the Specialized Hardrock. I'm right around your weight and have no worries about this bike holding up. I picked up my '07 model for $319 new, but have seen later models for under $200.
One of the LBS (Erik's Bike Shop) has the 07 Hardrock XC for $289. If I don't find a better deal on a used bike I will have to get one before the sale ends (monday.) When I was trying out bikes at Target I found that the front shocks bottom out too easily at my weight when braking or hitting a bump. Are the shocks on the Hardrock any different?
Any differences between Hardrock XC, Hardrock Sport, and Hardrock Sport Disc?