Hello from the Oregon Coast!
 

I'm new to biking, as in, I don't even have a bike yet! However, I've decided I want to get the 2012 Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc, any thoughts? Also, I will probably want to upgrade the fork sometime in the next couple of months, any suggestions? (remember, the bike is less than $600)

I've been here a week myself, if that, but Welcome.
I'm in about the same boat but without an idea which bike I really want.

Welcome to the forums! Buy it, ride it hard then decide what and if you want to upgrade. It will be worth it in the long run. If your like me I blew out my front shocks so it was a good excuse to upgrade my stuff, but that was back in 07. LOL

Welcome aboard! The Hardrock is a solid bike. As for the fork, you can probably find a Tora on sale. For more information, come visit us in the mountain bike forum: http://www.bikeforums.net/forumdispl...ountain-Biking