New Mountainbike, need tips please =)
01-13-05, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by WorldWind
He hasn’t given enough info to make a recommendation on. The statement “Everything between asphalt and dirt hills” is no help at all.
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01-13-05, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Shrike
Ok, I've done some research, I've found two nice rides:
Hardrock Pro Disc 2005 (looks damn good!) https://www.specialized.no/getfile.ph...black_intl.jpg
Rockhopper 2005
https://www.specialized.no/getfile.ph...Rockhopper.jpg
I might need to test em both for a ride to figure out witch one i like the most
Hardrock Pro Disc 2005 (looks damn good!) https://www.specialized.no/getfile.ph...black_intl.jpg
Rockhopper 2005
https://www.specialized.no/getfile.ph...Rockhopper.jpg
I might need to test em both for a ride to figure out witch one i like the most
Now, you are speaking our language! Good choices, both of them.
01-15-05, 06:28 AM
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Hey again, I've seen a scott CONTESSA 10 on sale now, is this bike better than the one i've intended to buy? The Specialized one has got Deore/Deore/Deore, while scott has some LX/XT equipment:
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Manitou Axel Comp Coil/TPC/Lockout preloud adj. 80 mm
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Shimano LX 11-32 T
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Shimano XT 27 speed RD-M750
Front Der »
Shimano LX
Shifters »
Shimano LX Rapidfire/SL
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Manitou Axel Comp Coil/TPC/Lockout preloud adj. 80 mm
Cassette »
Shimano LX 11-32 T
Rear Der »
Shimano XT 27 speed RD-M750
Front Der »
Shimano LX
Shifters »
Shimano LX Rapidfire/SL
01-15-05, 06:30 AM
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I've called around to 11 stores, and they don't carry the Specialized 2005 model untill late february. But Iam willing to wait =)
01-15-05, 02:47 PM
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https://www.scottusa.com/product.php?UID=5912
Yes. Good bike. They are not 'common' but are considered a maker of serious bikes and are involved with mtb racing.
I'd ride it, probably a lot. If a big guy, maybe a front disk brake?
Yes. Good bike. They are not 'common' but are considered a maker of serious bikes and are involved with mtb racing.
I'd ride it, probably a lot. If a big guy, maybe a front disk brake?
