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10-22-04 | 02:54 PM

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Raiyn

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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 jeff williams

Well it seems to me that the front shock comes off most floor models pretty quick.

At $1000 distributed through an entire bike (factor the fact the retailer gets some 2-300$) $700 is not going to get you a super disc brake, or a hydraulic front suspension.

A nice shift, brake set up makes so much difference to the feel of a bike. Also if you don't wreck it, you can put on a different frame later.

All very true points. Most people will swap the fork out very quickly after buying a bike at this price point, soon to be followed by drivetrain components. Much of this has to do with the fact that the model they bought usually shares a frame with a bike they really want but is out of their immediate price range.

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