Mullet Man
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Kirkland IL
i've been shopping and test riding hardtail mountain bikes for the last couple weeks now. my price range is sub $800.
so far i have my list narrowed down to.
Specialized Rockhopper Comp Disc....
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=38430
Trek 4500....
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/mountain_hardtail/4_series/4500/
Cannondale F5 or F7.... (or equivalent F series hardtail)
http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/09/cusa/model-9FS5.html
the Specialized is the lightest out of those 3 models, by a good few pounds or more.
i really dont know much about the comparison of the different components that all the bikes have, ie shifters, derailluers, gear sets etc. etc. (SRAM/Shimano/Bontrager etc.). however i do know that Rock Shox are a better performer then Suntours. also i know that seperate shifter and brake levers are a better option then the "all in one piece" units.
anyone care to school me on components?
or have any other suggestions for makes and models in my price range?
:looser:
so far i have my list narrowed down to.
Specialized Rockhopper Comp Disc....
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=38430
Trek 4500....
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/mountain_hardtail/4_series/4500/
Cannondale F5 or F7.... (or equivalent F series hardtail)
http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/09/cusa/model-9FS5.html
the Specialized is the lightest out of those 3 models, by a good few pounds or more.
i really dont know much about the comparison of the different components that all the bikes have, ie shifters, derailluers, gear sets etc. etc. (SRAM/Shimano/Bontrager etc.). however i do know that Rock Shox are a better performer then Suntours. also i know that seperate shifter and brake levers are a better option then the "all in one piece" units.
anyone care to school me on components?
or have any other suggestions for makes and models in my price range?
:looser: