I need HELP on choosing my new mountain bike, which one out of these 4?
Question:
'07 Hardrock Pro Disc
'06 RockHopper Pro Disc
'05 Specialized FSR XC
'07 RockHopper Comp Disc
Here are the specifications of each bike...
2006 Specialized Rockhopper Pro Disc
Frame: A1 Premium Aluminum
Fork: Marzocchi Drop OFF Comp, 130mm-travel
Rims/Wheels: Sun SingleTrack
Hubs Front: Specialized disc; Rear: Shimano M-475 disc
Spokes: Stainless-steel
Tires: Specialized Enduro, 26 x 2.3
Crankset: TruVativ Blaze
Chainwheel: 32/22 w/bash guard
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore LX
Rear Cogs: Shimano HG50, 9-speed: 11-34
Shifters: Shimano Deore SL
Handlebars: Aluminum riser, 31.8mm
Tape/Grips: Specialized double-density Kraton
Stem: TruVativ XR
Brake Levers: Avid FR-5
Brakes: Avid BB5, mechanical disc
Pedals: Aluminum platform
Saddle: Specialized Body Geometry Sport MTB
Seat Post: Aluminum, micro-adjustable
Seat Binder: Aluminum quick-release
2007 Specialized Hardrock Pro Disc
Frame: Specialized A1 Premium aluminum w/O.R.E. technology
Fork: Marzocchi MZ Race LO, 100mm-travel w/lockout
Rims/Wheels: Specialized/Alex
Hubs Front: Specialized Hi Lo disc; Rear: Shimano M475 disc
Spokes: 14-gauge stainless-steel
Tires: Specialized Resolution, 26 x 2.1
Crankset: Shimano
Chainwheel: 44/32/22
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur: SRAM SX-5
Rear Cogs: Shimano HG50, 9-speed: 11-34
Shifters: SRAM SX-5 Trigger
Handlebars: Aluminum, 31.8mm
Tape/Grips: Specialized Enduro double-density Kraton
Stem: Specialized 3D forged-aluminum
Brake Levers: Hayes Sole
Brakes: Hayes Sole, hydraulic disc, 6-inch rotors
Pedals: Specialized aluminum platform
Saddle: Specialized Body Geometry ATB
Seat Post: Aluminum, micro-adjustable
2007 Specialized Rockhopper Comp Disc
Frame: Specialized A1 Premium aluminum w/O.R.E. technology
Fork: RockShox Tora 302 SL, 100mm-travel
Rims/Wheels: Specialized/Alex
Hubs: Specialized Hi Lo disc
Spokes: 15-gauge stainless-steel
Tires: Specialized Fast Trak, 26 x 2.0
Crankset: Shimano
Chainwheel: 44/32/22
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Rear Cogs: Shimano HG50, 9-speed: 11-34
Shifters: Shimano Deore
Handlebars: Aluminum riser
Tape/Grips: Specialized Enduro
Stem: Specialized 3D forged-aluminum
Brake Levers: Avid FR-5
Brakes: Avid BB5, mechanical disc, 6-inch rotors
Pedals: Specialized Aluminum
Saddle: Specialized Body Geometry MTB
Seat Post: Specialized aluminum
2005 Specialized FSR XC
Frame: A1-aluminum, FSR technology
Fork: Manitou Axel Comp 100mm-travel
Headset: Aluminum
Rear Shock: X-Fusion air
Rims/Wheels: Aluminum
Hubs Front: Stout Disc; Rear: Shimano Disc
Tires: Specialized Adrenaline, 26 x 2.0
Crankset: Shimano, square taper
Chainwheel: 44/32/22
Chain: Shimano
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur: Shimano LX
Rear Cogs: Shimano Deore LX, 9-speed: 11-34
Shifters: Shimano Deore
Handlebars: XC low-rise
Tape/Grips: MTB double-density Kraton
Stem: 3D forged-aluminum, 6-degree rise
Brake Levers: Shimano
Brakes: Linear-pull, aluminum
Pedals: Aluminum platform
Saddle: Body Geometry, dual-density base, steel rails
Seat Post: Aluminum
Seat Binder: Aluminum quick-release
Answer:
The 2005 FSR XC- I Would prefer this BREAKING SYSTEM . All the others are the same (CRAP). Otherwise ,all the other features are about the same, or else don't matter enough.
2007 Specialized Rockhopper Comp Disc, cuz it sounds good.
2007 Specialized Hardrock Pro Disc
Don't forget your helmet and knee & elbow pads. Just saw a kid fall and got hurt BAD!
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