Suspension during 7'+ drops.
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Suspension during 7'+ drops.
Hey,
What happens to the suspension when dropped further than 7' while riding? Would that be considered abuse on a cross-country bike? I'm wondering for hardtails and full-suspensions alike.
Thanks a lot,
Kevin
Side-question: How much tougher overall is the Specialized Hardrock Sport during drops compared to the Specialized Rockhopper? The heavy Hardrock is torture to take long rides up hills so I might trade it in while I can for a lighter Rockhopper, if my bike shops allows since they said I can refund within 2-weeks of purchase.
What happens to the suspension when dropped further than 7' while riding? Would that be considered abuse on a cross-country bike? I'm wondering for hardtails and full-suspensions alike.
Thanks a lot,
Kevin
Side-question: How much tougher overall is the Specialized Hardrock Sport during drops compared to the Specialized Rockhopper? The heavy Hardrock is torture to take long rides up hills so I might trade it in while I can for a lighter Rockhopper, if my bike shops allows since they said I can refund within 2-weeks of purchase.
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Originally Posted by koorby
Hey,
What happens to the suspension when dropped further than 7' while riding? Would that be considered abuse on a cross-country bike? I'm wondering for hardtails and full-suspensions alike.
Thanks a lot,
Kevin
Side-question: How much tougher overall is the Specialized Hardrock Sport during drops compared to the Specialized Rockhopper? The heavy Hardrock is torture to take long rides up hills so I might trade it in while I can for a lighter Rockhopper, if my bike shops allows since they said I can refund within 2-weeks of purchase.
What happens to the suspension when dropped further than 7' while riding? Would that be considered abuse on a cross-country bike? I'm wondering for hardtails and full-suspensions alike.
Thanks a lot,
Kevin
Side-question: How much tougher overall is the Specialized Hardrock Sport during drops compared to the Specialized Rockhopper? The heavy Hardrock is torture to take long rides up hills so I might trade it in while I can for a lighter Rockhopper, if my bike shops allows since they said I can refund within 2-weeks of purchase.
Side reply:Uhhh....neither bike is meant for drops. The hardrock isnt going to be much heavier than a rockhopper. Suck it up....my bike weighs 50 lbs.
And yes......7 foot drops would be considered abuse on a xc bike, and you will probably break something.
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I used to drop over 10ft frequently on my WalMart bikes. Although, those had no suspension.
All of them held up fine until rust through neglect conquered them.
The Rockhopper feels a few pounds lighter than the Hardrock. I'd love to save that weight, but at what expense to toughness I'm wondering.
All of them held up fine until rust through neglect conquered them.
The Rockhopper feels a few pounds lighter than the Hardrock. I'd love to save that weight, but at what expense to toughness I'm wondering.
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As I said neither bike is meant to do drops on. Umm...comparing the rockhopper frame to the hardrock I guess I would choose the hardrock for more toughness. 10 foot drops on walmart bikes? Sounds like you are pretty good......get a nice bike and you could go pro.
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I know niether is for drops, but I doubt that would stop me from doing frequent small 3 - 5 footers.
And as for going Pro, thanks.
My stupidity takes me pretty far in this world. For example: Throwing my 40+lb WalMart bikes across rivers rather than carrying them through made me excellent at shot-put.
And as for going Pro, thanks.
My stupidity takes me pretty far in this world. For example: Throwing my 40+lb WalMart bikes across rivers rather than carrying them through made me excellent at shot-put.
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Originally Posted by koorby
Hey,
What happens to the suspension when dropped further than 7' while riding? Would that be considered abuse on a cross-country bike? I'm wondering for hardtails and full-suspensions alike.
What happens to the suspension when dropped further than 7' while riding? Would that be considered abuse on a cross-country bike? I'm wondering for hardtails and full-suspensions alike.
#2 Yes I would consider a 7 footer abuse on a XC bike.
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