any rockhopper owners?
04-25-05 | 07:32 PM
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So. Cal
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any rockhopper owners?
hello, im finaly gonna buy a bike this week after reading endless forums and reviews for awhile.
im thinking i will probably get a 2005 rockhopper for 400, and i wonder if anyone here owns this bike? or used it or can let me know how it is? pretty much all i see here is hardrock this and hardrock that, and even at mtb reviews, almost all the reviews are for the hardrock as well, lol. would be easy if i liked the hardrock, it sure is cheap. but when i saw it at my lbs, i wasn't impressed and it weighed a ton. so all you rockhopper owners let me know how you like it??
im thinking i will probably get a 2005 rockhopper for 400, and i wonder if anyone here owns this bike? or used it or can let me know how it is? pretty much all i see here is hardrock this and hardrock that, and even at mtb reviews, almost all the reviews are for the hardrock as well, lol. would be easy if i liked the hardrock, it sure is cheap. but when i saw it at my lbs, i wasn't impressed and it weighed a ton. so all you rockhopper owners let me know how you like it??
04-25-05 | 08:59 PM
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Hey I don't post much, but I have a 03 Rockhopper.
After testing a couple bikes (trek, c'dale) I decided on a Rockhopper. Almost 2 years after purchase, I can say that I don't regret my decision at all. Given my budget and the type of riding (XC.trailriding/whatever, Florida style), the Rockhopper was an excellent choice for a first MTB.
2 things I'd watch out for:
*Cranks: the 03 came with a five-d, not sure about the 05 but if it does, then just save yourself the headache and replace it immediatly. I was victim to the famous "loosened crank arm" syndrome. ITs a pain, just buy a new crank.
*Learn to adjust derailleurs, the Alivio front needs adjusting constantly (every ride) the rear deore needs adjusting almost every other ride. True to the rumor, they are Shimano.
Thats my 2 cents. Good luck!
After testing a couple bikes (trek, c'dale) I decided on a Rockhopper. Almost 2 years after purchase, I can say that I don't regret my decision at all. Given my budget and the type of riding (XC.trailriding/whatever, Florida style), the Rockhopper was an excellent choice for a first MTB.
2 things I'd watch out for:
*Cranks: the 03 came with a five-d, not sure about the 05 but if it does, then just save yourself the headache and replace it immediatly. I was victim to the famous "loosened crank arm" syndrome. ITs a pain, just buy a new crank.
*Learn to adjust derailleurs, the Alivio front needs adjusting constantly (every ride) the rear deore needs adjusting almost every other ride. True to the rumor, they are Shimano.
Thats my 2 cents. Good luck!
04-25-05 | 09:16 PM
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Flowbie
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From: NorCal
I test rode the 05 RH when I was looking for my ride. At my weight(180ish) it seemed a little less sturdy than the '04 PRO that I eventually decided on, even though the forks were upgraded in the '05 model(as I understand it). I would say it seems like a great intro/kick-around bike. Of course,as many here will point out, RIDE IT FIRST!
04-25-05 | 11:24 PM
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I drink your MILKSHAKE
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From: St. Petersburg, FL
Bikes: 2003 Specialized Rockhopper FSR Comp, 1999 Specialized Hardrock Comp FS, 1971 Schwinn Varsity
Originally Posted by Keith Courage
*Learn to adjust derailleurs, the Alivio front needs adjusting constantly (every ride) the rear deore needs adjusting almost every other ride. True to the rumor, they are Shimano.
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04-25-05 | 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Keith Courage
Hey I don't post much, but I have a 03 Rockhopper.
After testing a couple bikes (trek, c'dale) I decided on a Rockhopper. Almost 2 years after purchase, I can say that I don't regret my decision at all. Given my budget and the type of riding (XC.trailriding/whatever, Florida style), the Rockhopper was an excellent choice for a first MTB.
2 things I'd watch out for:
*Cranks: the 03 came with a five-d, not sure about the 05 but if it does, then just save yourself the headache and replace it immediatly. I was victim to the famous "loosened crank arm" syndrome. ITs a pain, just buy a new crank.
*Learn to adjust derailleurs, the Alivio front needs adjusting constantly (every ride) the rear deore needs adjusting almost every other ride. True to the rumor, they are Shimano.
Thats my 2 cents. Good luck!
After testing a couple bikes (trek, c'dale) I decided on a Rockhopper. Almost 2 years after purchase, I can say that I don't regret my decision at all. Given my budget and the type of riding (XC.trailriding/whatever, Florida style), the Rockhopper was an excellent choice for a first MTB.
2 things I'd watch out for:
*Cranks: the 03 came with a five-d, not sure about the 05 but if it does, then just save yourself the headache and replace it immediatly. I was victim to the famous "loosened crank arm" syndrome. ITs a pain, just buy a new crank.
*Learn to adjust derailleurs, the Alivio front needs adjusting constantly (every ride) the rear deore needs adjusting almost every other ride. True to the rumor, they are Shimano.
Thats my 2 cents. Good luck!
yes it does have the 5D cranks, and i read a few reviews about them being bad cranks, but as far as i know it seems almost all bikes at this price and a little higher seem to have the same ones, do you recommend a good crank to replace them?
thanks 4 your help
04-25-05 | 11:43 PM
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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
Originally Posted by antiloop
yes it does have the 5D cranks, and i read a few reviews about them being bad cranks, but as far as i know it seems almost all bikes at this price and a little higher seem to have the same ones, do you recommend a good crank to replace them?
thanks 4 your help
thanks 4 your help
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04-26-05 | 03:25 PM
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Bikes: 05 Specialized Hardrock Pro Disc
i have a hardrock that i wound up buying after i looked at several 05 rockhopper comp discs.
i didnt get the rockhopper because i felt it had MORE then i needed. if uve got the cash, id get one, its a great bike.
i didnt get the rockhopper because i felt it had MORE then i needed. if uve got the cash, id get one, its a great bike.
