new mountain bike

[inferno50]

So after having a 90s model specialized hard rock forever that I loved so much I decided to go get a 2012 hardrock 29er. Anyone else on here have one of these. Just wondering if the new ones are built with the same quality as the old ones. And also a group of us are going to eastfork Tuesday around 7pm if anyone wants to ride. Walter?

[djom1cincy]

What was the price? I've been thinking about getting a bike.

[R825OH]

29er rocks!!! I will be out there early today
Heres mine last winter out there
http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab303/R825OH/downsized_0123111228.jpg

[885.0GT]

I have a 2009 rock hopper 29er and like it for the most part. I just wish there was somewhere else local that has parts besides Montgomery cyclery.

[inferno50]

The rock hopper is definatly a step up from my hard rock. But I took mine to eastfork tonight and was amazed with how much I liked it. For it still being an entry level bike I thought it was awsome.the price wasn't bad either it was 620 with tax and all. Bill we should meet up and ride soon.

[R825OH]

Definitely Brian!!!

[Gene]

I have a 2009 rock hopper 29er and like it for the most part. I just wish there was somewhere else local that has parts besides Montgomery cyclery.

I think Reser in Newport and Campus Cyclery in Clifton are also Specialized dealers, but any of the good bike shops should be able to get parts for your Rock Hopper.

[885.0GT]

Montgomery is the only one listed on Specialized website last time i checked, and the couple times I have needed specific things (derailleur hangers) the other local bike shops said to call Montgomery for the parts. I will deff. look into the other places though, thanks for the info.

[satan jamez]

Before I had kid I rode my 05' Rock Hopper pretty hard off and on. My competitive side enjoyed it very much. England-Idlewild Park near Boone County Fair Grounds is a great place to ride too with it's 13+ miles of bike trails.

Enjoy your new bike. Specialized is an excellent brand.

[heyitsmepugsley]

im not big into riding but for those of you that are. i have a few buddys that ride and they talk alot about the trails at ceasars creek and fort ancient. just letting you guys know if you wanted to check them out.

[Timido]

I just picked up a Fuji road bike at West Trails Bicycles in Miamitown. Good price and great service so far.

[Black92LX]

I just picked up a Fuji road bike at West Trails Bicycles in Miamitown. Good price and great service so far.

Which one did you get????

I ride a 98 Specialized Allez Sport Frame.
Components have been upgraded to Shimano Ultegras
Have a Ritchey D's Rear Wheel, seat and seat post
Titan front wheel
Vittorio Zaffirio Pro Tires
Crank Brothers Candy Pedals
Campagnolo Crank

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/Black92LX/Random/2f67669a.jpg

I like it very much. Heard good things about the Fujis but haven't ridden one myself.


As for the Mountain Bike. One can't go wrong with Specialized. I am lucky to have a pretty large specialized dealer within riding distance.
I need to get myself a Mountain Bike here soon.
I just don't find it as enjoyable as Road Biking so it's hard for me to put any money towards it when I use the road bike so much.

[Timido]

I got a Roubiax its the low end alloy frame carbon fork with low end shimano. Works great for me time will tell. It's a great comfortable fast ride

[Black92LX]

I got a Roubiax its the low end alloy frame carbon fork with low end shimano. Works great for me time will tell. It's a great comfortable fast ride

Unless you are racing anything serious the entry level components will more than suffice.
My wife got a Trek 1.5 with the entry level and it does great on our 25 mile rides.

I would be just fine with an entry level too, but I picked that bike up (minus tires) for $345.

[inferno50]

Headed up to eastfork now if anyone wants to come.

[R825OH]

Versailles @ 10 Sunday for Smitty's shop ride. Will be fun!!!

[Walter]

Brian, let me know when you want to ride.

[Gene]

I just picked up a Fuji road bike at West Trails Bicycles in Miamitown. Good price and great service so far.

Cool!

My road bike is a 2002 Kona Kapu. Full Ultegra, great mid level road bike. If you ever want to go road riding, let me know.

Like others have said, for mountain bikes you can't go wrong with Specialized. Both Katie and my mountain bikes are Specialized Rock Hoppers...mine's a 2001 A1 Comp Disc and hers is a heavily upgraded 1999 A1 Comp.

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

I love riding, i just don't have time to much anymore.


I got a '86 General Bicycles Hustler Pro :lol:

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee275/EVIL85SSP/Hustler3.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee275/EVIL85SSP/surfin2.jpg

It's old school and rough looking but it's one of the best riding bikes i've ever owned. The frame is built by the same company that built Redline frames back in the day..you guys who weld, you should see the welds on this thing....like a stack of dimes. The frame geometry is great.

[inferno50]

Brian, let me know when you want to ride.

i was up at eastfork when you posted that. ill try my best to hang with you. maybe next weekend. where do you like to ride.

[Timido]

Gene let me get my legs and lungs back and then I will take you up on a ride. I went 8 miles at a decent pace the other day and I was feeling it. I starting eating decent and lost 10 pounds in a couple weeks then I got the bike to get back in some shape.

[Walter]

i was up at eastfork when you posted that. ill try my best to hang with you. maybe next weekend. where do you like to ride.

Ill ride anywhere. East Fork, Devou, Ceasars Creek, Idlewild etc. Swing by the house sometime.

[inferno50]

sounds good. Ill swing by one evening. I ride past your house about every night on a short route I ride.

[5.0calypso93lx]

Anyone on here still riding at all? Picked up a rockhopper tonight and am already anxious to ride.

[PonymanfiveO]

Im up for a group ride anytime. Walt, we need to ride together sometime bud. Irey has a Slayer on loan from Reser at the moment and damn that bike is fast on the DH at Devou!!



You guys should come down and ride Devou park trails sometime, they are some of the best around.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Devou-Park-Trails/216386225070434

[5.0calypso93lx]

That looks like a blast.

[Walter]

Im up for a group ride anytime. Walt, we need to ride together sometime bud. Irey has a Slayer on loan from Reser at the moment and damn that bike is fast on the DH at Devou!!



You guys should come down and ride Devou park trails sometime, they are some of the best around.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Devou-Park-Trails/216386225070434


I know, I havnt seen you on the trail in a minute.

[2007ShelbyCobra]

School a noob rider? Ive been thinking about getting a good bike for a while now, me and some buddies went riding a few times last summer and its a blast. Since everyone on here seems to like Specialized bikes, does this seem like a good deal?

http://louisville.craigslist.org/bik/2690795877.html

[5.0calypso93lx]

School a noob rider? Ive been thinking about getting a good bike for a while now, me and some buddies went riding a few times last summer and its a blast. Since everyone on here seems to like Specialized bikes, does this seem like a good deal?

http://louisville.craigslist.org/bik/2690795877.html

How tall are you? I'm about 5' 11" and I bought a medium 17 frame and I feel very comfortable on it. I can get full leg extension with quite a bit of seat height left to go.

[PonymanfiveO]

School a noob rider? Ive been thinking about getting a good bike for a while now, me and some buddies went riding a few times last summer and its a blast. Since everyone on here seems to like Specialized bikes, does this seem like a good deal?

http://louisville.craigslist.org/bik/2690795877.html


Not really. that bike is pretty outdated. a 15" bike is pretty dang small too.


My Specialized Hardrock is a 17" and its too small for me at 5'10".
Im comfortable on it, but I should be on a Large size bike.

Bikes are like Mustangs and the High Performance industry...you really get what you pay for. I recommend saving up for a while and buying a quality bike that you may think is out of your price range at the current time.
A lighter bike with stronger components will last you longer and you will have more fun on it. :bigthumb

Reser Bicycle Outfitters in Newport KY is the only bike shop I use. Those guys are great! http://reserbicycle.com/

[Gene]

Not really. that bike is pretty outdated. a 15" bike is pretty dang small too.

I'll agree with Matt on the age of the bike...that's a lot of money for a 10 year old bike, especially since the Hard Rock is the entry level Specialized (you can buy a brand new entry-level Hard Rock for about $450).

That being said, it is a 4130 Chromoly frame, not the A1 Aluminum that Specialized has been using for the last decade or so, so if you're interested in throwing a few dollars at it to upgrade the switch gear and front fork, it could be a cool bike.

I will disagree on the size. I'm 5'9" and ride a 15" frame...I like the more compact size and the maneuverability. I do have a relatively short inseam for my height, so that may be why the 15" fits me better.

[NC89GT]

I bought a trek Mamba 29er last spring and I actually never got it to a trail I rode it about 30 miles around town and in the country. I bought it anticipating I could convince one of my friends to buy one and ride but that fell through. So I have an $800 door stop in my garage. (my wife loves to bring that up) Hopefully this fall or next spring I can manage to get it out. I used to live on my bike 24/7 growing up and then the license came and college and work and wife.

Mine is a 21" and I am 6'2" and have fairly long legs. I feel it is the perfect size for me.

[2007ShelbyCobra]

thanks for the help, dont bust my balls here, if you dont want to help then dont :)

but are any of these decent deals? Im 6' and im not worried if its a bit small but dont want something really big.

http://www.ubcbike.com/store/product/150713/2011-Specialized-Hardrock-Disc-Mountain-Bike-%2819%22-Black-Silver%29/

http://www.artscyclery.com/descpage-SP2HRDB.html

http://www.ubcbike.com/store/product/150818/2011-Specialized-Hardrock-Disc-29er-Mountain-Bike-%2815.5-Grey%29/

[2007ShelbyCobra]

edit, saw retail on these, ignore previous links... i need to do more researching

[inferno50]

I still have my old hard rock. Its a 15.5 I think. If u want to look at it 50 bucks its yours.I'm 5 11 and had no problem on it but I like my 17 much better.

[2007ShelbyCobra]

I still have my old hard rock. Its a 15.5 I think. If u want to look at it 50 bucks its yours.I'm 5 11 and had no problem on it but I like my 17 much better.

year? Id be super interested

[inferno50]

Mid 90s. Call me 513 519 6183

[Drivermod]

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=Cj6ho1-G6tw&vq=medium

Was that Matt Johnson :eek::cool2:

[mad max]

^ some people amaze me with their skills on a bicycle.