I've had this bike for almost two years. It's been amazing. I've done over 1000 miles with it and lots of single track, from green to black type trails. I have yet to replace a single component on it. I do wish I had a full suspension bike for when I do more challenging trails, I definitely notice my friends are more confident due to having FS bikes.
Every bike at this pricepoint will have mechanical brakes. Some may include shitty Tektro Hydraulics, but they tend to perform worse than the Avid mechanics. Specialized, like every other bike on the planet, offers hydraulics on the higher end models.
Specialized doesn't offer any worse braking components on their "pricey" bikes than any other manufacturer at the same price points. They, like most other companies, start offering hydraulic brakes when you get up above the 700-800 pricepoint or so. Give an example of what you're talking about.
I've had this bike for almost two years. It's been amazing. I've done over 1000 miles with it and lots of single track, from green to black type trails. I have yet to replace a single component on it. I do wish I had a full suspension bike for when I do more challenging trails, I definitely notice my friends are more confident due to having FS bikes.
SirMo 1 week ago
I thought the hard rock was entry level.
biodot88 1 month ago
y does specialized incist on mechanical breaks?
frozenskipper 11 months ago
@frozenskipper
Every bike at this pricepoint will have mechanical brakes. Some may include shitty Tektro Hydraulics, but they tend to perform worse than the Avid mechanics. Specialized, like every other bike on the planet, offers hydraulics on the higher end models.
opmike343 9 months ago
@opmike343 Even pricy specialized bikes have mechanicals.
frozenskipper 9 months ago
@frozenskipper
Specialized doesn't offer any worse braking components on their "pricey" bikes than any other manufacturer at the same price points. They, like most other companies, start offering hydraulic brakes when you get up above the 700-800 pricepoint or so. Give an example of what you're talking about.
opmike343 9 months ago
Yea, I'm getting one asap! I love the navy/black color scheme of the 2010 model!
EffortlessCool2 11 months ago
woo that's my bike
zerordie95 1 year ago 2
any bmx at ur shop?
CyberrPolice 1 year ago
u should actually put ur weight on that fork
rockshox sux lockout wise i warrentied 2 pikes
of a diamondback mission 3 for a customer
kris7oh2 1 year ago
Would slick tyres work on this bike?
ItsJustRhys 1 year ago
its actually a really nice bike, i used it on trails up in the mountains for a day. it was great
tonyster2 1 year ago