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11-20-04 | 09:20 PM

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khuon

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From: Catching his breath alongside a road near Seattle, WA USA

Bikes: 1999 K2 OzM, 2001 Aegis Aro Svelte

Well, generally speaking, the Rockhopper frame is more XC and trail oriented but not by much while the HardRock is a little less nimble given its slightly longer wheelbase. Other than that, it's down to components and the RockHopper line is spec'ed higher.

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