Specialized Rockhopper - Any mountain bikers in here?

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Oct 30, 2008 | 01:35 PM

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Caforddude

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From: Sunny SoCal!

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Originally Posted by DaMoose81

Im not in any way bashing Specialized but the guy i rode with (he was much more experienced and the bike was about 3 years old) always seemed to brake stuff. Broke a couple chains, bent a rim (he had a lefty too, the rims are freakin expensive), and some other stuff.

To be fair though...you can really only blame frame issues on the original manfuacturer. I don't know of too many that make ALL their own parts. ie rims, tires, chains etc.

As to brakes I agree that given a choice hydraulic disc are the way to go. Mechanical disc is an upgrade from rim brakes imo though.

Lefty's....tried to ride one and could not wrap my brain around it and crashed...Just didn't sit right with me.

I think the best thing is to buy from a reputable shop, one that has been around a while and will be there if you have problems.

Oct 30, 2008 | 02:28 PM

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DaMoose81

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From: Little Rock, Arkansas

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Originally Posted by Caforddude

Yeah, it freaked me out every time i saw the lefty, id think id want to try and compensate for it, i couldnt ride one.

Oct 30, 2008 | 02:42 PM

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BHibbs

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Originally Posted by Shinesintx

In the early 90's, I rode Cannondale. At the time, they were the best. Whats the best today?

Dunno, but my Cannodale was friggin sweet, and I beat the HELL out of it. I did trail riding, but mainly I was into doing street stunts, and impressing the girls