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Potroast88
10-22-2007, 10:12 AM
Looked at this the other day.

http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/2008/bikes/8182-29_l.jpg


LBS has it for $749.00. I rode it around the parking lot a little bit and kinda dug it. Should I get it or not?
greenchris
10-22-2007, 11:33 AM
hell yeah!
I bought a 29er hardtail last year and haven't looked back since...
MMcG
10-22-2007, 11:36 AM
That seems to be a very very good price for that bike. Grab it and ride it like crazy. When stuff wears out - replace. The frame is a really nice platform to do all sorts of stuff with! Check out what Alex (bcd) has done with his orange rockhopper. I think he even names it. ;)
Potroast88
10-22-2007, 12:01 PM
That seems to be a very very good price for that bike. Grab it and ride it like crazy. When stuff wears out - replace. The frame is a really nice platform to do all sorts of stuff with! Check out what Alex (bcd) has done with his orange rockhopper. I think he even names it. ;)

Actually, I think Alex works at the bike shop I saw it at. Maybe I'll go talk to him.
MMcG
10-22-2007, 01:12 PM
Definitely go talk to him and get his thoughts? You are in Texas?
Potroast88
10-22-2007, 01:25 PM
Definitely go talk to him and get his thoughts? You are in Texas?

Yep, I'm a Texan.
MMcG
10-22-2007, 01:46 PM
Definitely stop in and talk with Alex. That looks to be a nice value right there with that Specialized.
N8
10-22-2007, 03:26 PM
are those schrader valves in the pic???
Potroast88
10-22-2007, 05:24 PM
Talked to Alex today at the shop and he gave me a lot of good info about the Specialized. I was wrong about the price, though. The comp in the picture is $949.00 and the one Alex has is $749.00.
MMcG
10-22-2007, 05:38 PM
Either way - seem to me to be pretty good value for gears and front suspension. The Tora may outperform the Dart by a bit though.
Potroast88
10-22-2007, 05:46 PM
I was kinda thinking about running a rigid front fork. I could probably build up one of Soul Cycles' Dillinger frames fairly cheap, also.
MMcG
10-22-2007, 08:30 PM
You can go that route as well.

Stay tuned for some more info on the Dillinger in the not too distant future. We'll have one to test and do a write up here on Ridemonkey in the not too distant future.
Potroast88
10-23-2007, 07:41 AM
You can go that route as well.

Stay tuned for some more info on the Dillinger in the not too distant future. We'll have one to test and do a write up here on Ridemonkey in the not too distant future.

They have it on sale on the website for $245.00 through October, then it goes up to $345.00. Plus, you can get one of their rigid forks for $35.00!!
MMcG
10-23-2007, 09:08 AM
They have it on sale on the website for $245.00 through October, then it goes up to $345.00. Plus, you can get one of their rigid forks for $35.00!!


Yeah - that's not a bad deal at all.
Psychic_Pimp
10-23-2007, 11:56 AM
They have it on sale on the website for $245.00 through October, then it goes up to $345.00. Plus, you can get one of their rigid forks for $35.00!!

Can you post a URL? I can't seem to find them.

Edit: nevermind, I found it: www.ridesoul.com

Haven't found anything on the Dillinger yet, tho.
bballboy388
10-23-2007, 12:03 PM
www.ridesoul.com
bcd
10-23-2007, 10:02 PM
good to meet you, funny so know someone else local that is also on RM.
another though is i will be selling mine sometime this winter so start
building up parts for my new dh ride.
ThePriceSeliger
10-23-2007, 10:10 PM
Damn it PotRoast, I've been trying to meet you, and a few weeks after I quit you come in.
slowride
10-24-2007, 01:09 PM
Haven't found anything on the Dillinger yet, tho.

It's kinda buried on their tiny-texted front page. Here's a cut-and-paste.

Date 10.18.2007
NEW DILLINGER AND HOOLIGAN FRAMES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
The new Dillinger and Hooligan frames are available for purchase by phone. Call 480-642-9582 to order. The price is set at $245 for October and will then jump to $345. Matching rigid forks can be picked up for $35. Specs are listed below.
HOOLIGAN (Pearl White, Pearl Kelly Green, Electric Powder Blue)
All=432mm Chainstay, Easton Ultralite Front End, Machined Modular Dropouts For Singlespeed Or Geared Use, Fully Removable V-Brake Mounts, 31.6 Post Opening, 1 1/8th Headtube, Machined 1 Piece Eccentric Bottom Bracket, 68mm Shell, Built Around 100mm Fork
15=71 Head Angle, 73.5 Seat Angle, 20.7 Top Tube, 21.4 Effective Top Tube
17=71 Head Angle, 73 Seat Angle, 21.7 Top Tube, 22.7 Effective Top Tube
19=71 Head Angle, 72 Seat Angle, 22.8 Top Tube, 23.7 Effective Top Tube
21=71 Head Angle, 72 Seat Angle, 24 Top Tube, 24.8 Effective Top Tube

DILLINGER (Pearl White, Pearl Kelly Green, Gloss Yellow)
All=452mm Chainstay, Easton Ultralite Front End, Machined Modular Dropouts For Singlespeed Or Geared Use, Fully Removable V-Brake Mounts, 31.6 Post Opening, 1 1/8th Headtube, Machined 1 Piece Eccentric Bottom Bracket, 68mm Shell, Built Around 100mm Fork
16=71 Head Angle, 74.5 Seat Angle, 22.4 Top Tube, 23 Effective Top Tube
18=71 Head Angle, 73.5 Seat Angle, 23 Top Tube, 24 Effective Top Tube
20=72 Head Angle, 73.5 Seat Angle, 23.7 Top Tube, 24.7 Effective Top Tube
22=72 Head Angle, 73.5 Seat Angle, 24.5 Top Tube, 25.5 Effective Top Tube
Potroast88
10-26-2007, 10:29 PM
Damn it PotRoast, I've been trying to meet you, and a few weeks after I quit you come in.

I'm always around. I've seen you driving around a couple of times, too.
ThePriceSeliger
10-26-2007, 11:18 PM
I'm always around. I've seen you driving around a couple of times, too.

Really? How do you know it's me? Honk next time or do something. Make some moves.... you holligan!