Specialized Rockhopper Bicycles: Rockhopper 29

FreakinDealWithIt

Jan 26, 2023 8:04 PM

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Tempting. I have a 2007 Rock Hopper with over 40k miles on it. But looking to get a Sirrus 6.0

ghettoroadster

Jan 26, 2023 8:09 PM

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Quote from mattysaurus

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Meanwhile I'm here specc'ing out a 1x conversion on my early 1993 Univega. $40 bike, $200 in upgrades

I love it though.

interesting.. I'm about to convert an 90s $50 GT idrive to 2x. Did you go with 1x11 or 1x10?

mattysaurus

Jan 26, 2023 8:11 PM

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Quote from ghettoroadster

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interesting.. I'm about to convert an 90s $50 GT idrive to 2x. Did you go with 1x11 or 1x10?

Still deciding on that one, but I'm currently leaning towards an 1x10 advent x. I might stick with Shimano though.

mattmansmitty

Jan 26, 2023 8:25 PM

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Never heard of Microshift components. Does anyone have experience with these versus Shimano? The Marin deal Eldridge 1 BOGO bikes have Shimano gearsets and derailleurs.

naloxone

Jan 26, 2023 8:47 PM

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Quote from LelandG

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IKR! I recently upgraded from my old 26" Trek (I used to work at a bike shop in the 90's and my bike was very high end for back in the day) to a 29er and the difference is amazing. What's not amazing is how expensive bikes are now. My entry level full sus 29er was just over $2k.

I'd love someone to be able to explain how a mid to high end bicycle ought to cost more than a motorcycle without sounding like an imbecile.

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Quote from naloxone

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I'd love someone to be able to explain how a mid to high end bicycle ought to cost more than a motorcycle without sounding like an imbecile.

A high end motorcycle costs ten times as much as a high end bicycle, while a race level motorcycle could be 100 times that of a racing bike.

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imperialdrive

Jan 26, 2023 9:11 PM

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Got mine during pandemic for regular price and really love it. Be sure to go for model with hydro brakes.

ghettoroadster

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Quote from Mattspass

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Never heard of Microshift components. Does anyone have experience with these versus Shimano? The Marin deal Eldridge 1 BOGO bikes have Shimano gearsets and derailleurs.

It's a 2 decade old drivetrain co. based in Taiwan that has gained major grounds as a brand, and is now featured in lower range as OE parts for a lot of bike mfg's. Most of its parts have received good reviews from trustworthy sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQTXp-Q6VlI

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euuser12019924

Jan 26, 2023 9:36 PM

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Quote from Mattspass

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Never heard of Microshift components. Does anyone have experience with these versus Shimano? The Marin deal Eldridge 1 BOGO bikes have Shimano gearsets and derailleurs.

Microshift stuff is solid in my experience with a 1x9 setup. I haven't had to touch anything ever since I converted to it 3yrs ago and the shifts are quick and accurate still.

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AlexyTony

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Jan 26, 2023 9:47 PM

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Quote from BuddyLove99

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What's specialized about this bike? I like the price, not sure if it's a good buy

Specialized is one of the top brands of bicycles, they got excellent quality with bicycles all over the spectrum in price, sizes and components. You cannot go wrong with one. Oh and they keep some resale value.

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Cdngirl

Jan 26, 2023 11:06 PM

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Quote from jcrash

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Still have mine from the early 90's.

Me too!

thegamingmann

Jan 26, 2023 11:21 PM

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Quote from RumzDizzle

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There are three tiers of the RH regular sport and comp. Anyone have experience on the difference between the 3?

Thinking about getting a 27.5 as a combo commuter and weekends trail bike. Have a Cannondale trail 5 29" but am between Large and Medium, feel like I'd be comfortable on a medium frame but have a large.

The main difference between the three models is that the sport and comp both have hydraulic brakes while the regular has mechanical brakes. The sport and regular also have 2 by drivetrains while the comp has a 1 by. Having ridden the regular Rockhopper and then switching to the chisel comp (a single front gear bike) the difference between the two types of drivetrains and mechanical brakes and hydraulics is almost night and day. However, the decision really lies in what difficulty of riding you are going to be doing and how much you're willing to spend.

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BooyahSaki

Jan 26, 2023 11:22 PM

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Quote from HansGruber

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That means you would want the Rockhopper Comp 29. It has a single chain ring and hydraulic brakes. Trek has the Marlin 6 and Marlin 7 for comparison to the Rockhopper Comp.

I would also consider a Polygon Xtrada. Polygon is a huge manufacturer, and for almost the same amount of money you get similar geometry with better components:

https://www.bikesonline.com/2023-...ntain-bike

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CyanWalrus380

Jan 26, 2023 11:31 PM

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Quote from thegamingmann

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The main difference between the three models is that the sport and comp both have hydraulic brakes while the regular has mechanical brakes. The sport and regular also have 2 by drivetrains while the comp has a 1 by. Having ridden the regular Rockhopper and then switching to the chisel comp (a single front gear bike) the difference between the two types of drivetrains and mechanical brakes and hydraulics is almost night and day. However, the decision really lies in what difficulty of riding you are going to be doing and how much you're willing to spend.

What are the differences? I'm new to bikes and would like to commute to work. I first tried using my roommate's bike. Issue is the path to work has hills but it is mostly trails, roads, and paved paths. I've tried with a heavy bike and I was dying on the hills and ended up walking the bike. Would the difficulty of riding for me be worth it to get this bike?

Juggernaut_510

Jan 26, 2023 11:42 PM

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Juggernaut_510Jan 26, 2023 11:42 PM

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Aren't there like two versions of the Rockhopper? One with cheap breaks and the other with better breaks and components? Which one is this one?

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