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[Hardrock Rider]

Well, i don't have much money and would like to get a bike that could do some good trail riding and yet still take some urban and dirtjump action. I probally wouldn't be dropping or jumping much over 5 feet in the next year or 2. I am currently on a '04 Hardrock comp disc and i really like it, but i don't know if it would be able to take the abuse. I only have around $700 CND to spend and don't mind riding last years model. also they biggest frame i can probally ride is a 15"

This is a link to the basic specs on my bike
http://www.specialized.com/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=9605&JServSessionIdroot=h7bcix0ibd.j27001

the only diffence is the brakes, i don't have the wave rotors

[Handlebarsfsr]

that frame will be fine for someone your size and the riding you say you'll do. id concentrate on getting a decent fork and wheels, both of which are pretty weak on that bike.

[Hardrock Rider]

Ebay here i come

Could i put some 130mm Dirtjumper Forks on my frame?

do you think that will work i use it for my other hobby, Hobb class RC

[Handlebarsfsr]

Ebay here i come

Could i put some 130mm Dirtjumper Forks on my frame?

do you think that will work i use it for my other hobby, Hobb class RC
yes you could, but thats overkill. those forks are HEAVY and poorly dampned. a marzocchi z1 would be a much better choice, and the older ones are pretty cheap.

[Hardrock Rider]

i found a 2001 Z1, it looks fine to me, what do you think?

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=58086&item=7142930039&rd=1&ssPageName=WD2V

[Dirtbike]

I have an 04 Z1 QR20 on my Hardrock pro and its great. Anything is better than the RST or Mz comp...

[Hardrock Rider]

i really don't have much cash, what is somthing that would be better that the MZ for really cheap, it doesn't have to be name brand or anything.

I didn't mention it before, but i havn't riden my bike yet, i just got it, i could trade it in for a bike that is around $500 US or $800 CND

I was looking at hte Fisher Mullet heres the link http://www.fisherbikes.com/bikes/bike_detail.asp?series=biggns&bike=Mullet
my local dealer has on for aroudn $800 and with a few walks shoveled (that's why i havn't ridden my bike, snow sucks) and some chores and some work i could upgrade.

I am starting to think i put this in the wrong forum, i won't be going big like some of hte pics i've seen, no more than 5 feet, but flat landsing are a common thing for me.

[oscerthegrouch]

I loved the hardrock that took all the abuse i could give it along with the MZ i rode that fork for 3 yrs before i got a new and and its still in near perfect condition... The wheels need to go though.

[Hardrock Rider]

thank alot man, i really didn't want to have to replace the shock, but the wheels i was ok with replacing, i can get a pretty good set for about $100


I think i will just keep 'em til they break though, don't fix what isn't broken. I'm willing to take the pain when they taco or what ever happens.

[specr690]

i looked at getting a hardrock a while back. alot of the components are fine, but you should watch out for the cranks that it comes with. the square taper bottom bracket isnt a match for the splined crank on higher end bikes. my friend sheared his square-taper truvativ (same as the ones on the hardrock) in a matter of months, just riding on street, stair drops, etc. im not sayin the hardrocks a bad bike, i like them. but you might want to look at a bit of a step up- i recommend the specialized P:2. its a fantastic starting bike, and the components are good for swapping onto other frames should you decide to upgrade in the future.

[bballboy388]

wait if u just bought that bike and u have 800 cnd left why didnt u buy a nicer bike with all that money???