Specialized Big Hit or Rockhopper (or Comp) Disc 29er
First of all, I apologize for the people who got sick of recommending bikes but decisions must be made by tomorrow and I need your HELP!
Talking about my concern, I am looking for a multi purpose bike that can be ridden possibly anywhere.(Mountains, local parks with lots of tree stumps, commuting but not as much as the other two) I came across a guy who was selling the 2004 Big hit comp (Blue) for $900 CAD and I was wondering if the price is reasonable. (It's in excellent condition) Also, I am thinking about buying the Rockhopper Disc 29er or possibly a comp version if Big Hit is not recommended. There are pros and cons about these two bikes. Big hit is going to be heavy but I will be getting better components compared with Rockhopper Comp Disc which I will be paying around $950-1000 range for it. I like to have the back suspension although its not necessary. What do you guys think? Also, Big Hit is a medium sized and I am 6' tall and 180lbs heavy. Do you guys think its too small for me? I would appreciate any comments so please let me know what you think about it. Thanks, Don |
The Big Hit will probably have better components...but it's not exactly a multi-purpose bike. It's a big, burly, heavy freeride bike with tons of travel. I've never ridden one (or any freeride bike for that matter), so I can't comment on how well it pedals uphill...but I don't think I'd want one as a multi-purpose bike. I definitely wouldn't want to be using it as a commuter.
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Apples and oranges.
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Originally Posted by BenLi
(Post 6760390)
Apples and oranges.
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Originally Posted by Zephyr11
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The Big Hit will probably have better components...but it's not exactly a multi-purpose bike. It's a big, burly, heavy freeride bike with tons of travel. I've never ridden one (or any freeride bike for that matter), so I can't comment on how well it pedals uphill...but I don't think I'd want one as a multi-purpose bike. I definitely wouldn't want to be using it as a commuter.
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Originally Posted by don_lee103
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Are you saying there are no differences between each other?
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BenLi,
I dont really have a preferred terrain to ride my bike. I am just looking for a bike that can be ridden pretty much everywhere. The reason behind is that I own a road bike (Trek) and I love it but it's soo limited in terms of usability. I have a strong leg so I thought adding couple more pounds on the frame itself won't get me any problems. |
Originally Posted by don_lee103
(Post 6760499)
BenLi,
I dont really have a preferred terrain to ride my bike. I am just looking for a bike that can be ridden pretty much everywhere. The reason behind is that I own a road bike (Trek) and I love it but it's soo limited in terms of usability. I have a strong leg so I thought adding couple more pounds on the frame itself won't get me any problems. |
Think of it this way. Can you ride a mountain bike for a road race? Sure. But would you?
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Ok. Thats much more understandable now. Now, if you were to choose a bike for my purpose, which one would you choose? Would you consider full suspension at all? (ex. Trek Fuel)
Thanks Don |
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