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Old 06-14-03, 08:50 AM
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nismo: the specialized bike that i was looking at was the "Hardrock" not the "rockhopper" heheh...
the rockhopper is $400 cdn more expensive... =(

But is the HardRock "better" out of the other bikes? It's on the lower-end of the Specialized MTB, but that is the only price range I can afford for now since i'm still in university.

So what about this Specialized Hardrock everyone? Does this one suck since it's below the rockhopper?

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Old 06-14-03, 09:00 AM
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I think the HardRock is a good bike. It also depends on which one you get. The HardRock Comp is better that the normal HardRock. I am actually just about to head up to my LBS to order the Normal HardRock.
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Old 06-14-03, 09:13 AM
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Yup the Hardrock Comp. Now just gonna go to the store and test run it to see if it's heavier than the Giant when I do my road riding.

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The specialized has a strong frame and disc brakes, meant for jumping, but its cool
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I liked dealing with Duke’s Cycle on Queen W. when I lived in Toronto.

Re: MEC Gear SWAP - Mountain Equipment Co-op website www.mec.ca go to the Gear Swap on the Home page and select cycling and Ontario at the bottom of the page.

You may have a look at Devinci Cycle, made in Quebec and apparently lots of bike for the money and they don’t use red !

Here is a useful link for those in the Toronto area.

TBN Retailers Directory (Toronto Bicycle Network)
https://tbn.on.ca/retailer/rtdb/detail/114.htm

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Originally posted by cidmort
The specialized has a strong frame and disc brakes, meant for jumping, but its cool

are you dumb or heavy(the implications are obvious) a hardtail with disc brakes can't be cool.
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such hostility
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Originally posted by nismo400
are you dumb or heavy(the implications are obvious) a hardtail with disc brakes can't be cool.
Would you even think of running v-brakes on a 24 LeToy III, Planet X Jack Flash Rad, Evil Imperial, Specialized P2,P1, Kona Roast, Endless Life Time, Cliffcat Tankass, BMW Park Bike, Balfa Minuteman? I don't think so. Those are big hit Hardtails, v-brakes won't do the job, on them, those hardtails are designed specifically for disc brakes, they look awsome with disc brakes. So stop this harsh debate, and understand that there is a place for v-brakes, but there is more of a market for disc brakes than V's. There will always be the die hards that swear by V brakes, but the market for V-brakes have been under a slow death since disc brakes have become more affordable. To those who believe that change is bad, accept that the market evolves and stop the hating, to those that use disc brakes lay off those that use V's.

Personally, I use disc brakes on all my rigs, for me the stopping power is well needed.
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Originally posted by JasBike
such hostility
I agree!
Well I bought my bike already, so no arguing anymore in this thread
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Go with giant. They have the best coustmer service. They hooked me up when i broke my 02 AC1 frame. They gave an 03 ac frame. They rule.

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Originally posted by AquariaGuy
I agree!
Well I bought my bike already, so no arguing anymore in this thread
What did you end up getting?
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Since you bought your bike already my suggestion is too late... however in case you change your mind check out Oryx... bought the T125 over a month ago and I'm extremely happy with it. Pics:

https://webfors.com/oryx/
https://oryx.ca

Got it for $717 + tax (retails for $899 + tax) from my LBS in Montreal.
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I got the Giant Yukon ($729 + tax) with 5 yrs of tune-up. But ever since i bought it, i know how to do the basics from borrowing all 3 Zinn books from the library

*Price is in CDN dollars
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