|   NEED to decide bike to buy...Please help... | Skuba
Mar 28, 2003 12:21 AM | | Hi,
I need a bike for XC and I don't have a lot of money.
The options I can afford now are the Specialized ROckhopper and Giant Rainier.
There is also the Giant Warp DS2, but I heard is not good.
Any other from other brands?
I would appreciate your input in which to buy.
LAST CHANCE TO DECIDE...
ROCKHOPPER OR RAINIER
Please help...
Please see specs below:
[B]>>> ROCKHOPPER SPECS[/B]
FRAME A1 Premium Aluminum, double butted front triangle, disc mounts, replaceable derailleur hanger, rack eyelets
FORK Manitou Axel Comp, 80mm travel, coil spring, Fluid Flow damping, steel steerer tube
HEADSET 1 1/8" threadless, black steel cups, loose ball bearings w/ seals
STEM Aluminum, 10 degree rise, TIG welded, black
HANDLEBARS XC mid rise bar, 6061 alloy, 6 degrees upsweep, 9 degrees backsweep, 590mm width
TAPE / GRIPS Specialized MTB grip, black, double density Kraton
FRONT BRAKE Tektro linear pull
REAR BRAKE Tektro linear pull
BRAKE LEVERS Shimano Alivio linear pull shifter/brake combo
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano MC-18 Alivio, 34.9mm clamp, bottom pull
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano M-510 Deore
SHIFT LEVERS Shimano Alivio linear pull shifter/brake combo
CASSETTE Shimano HG-50 LX, 8-speed, 11x30t
CHAIN Shimano IG-31
CRANKSET Specialized Strongarm II, square taper
CHAINRINGS 44Sx32Sx22S, 4 bolt, 104/64mm pattern, steel chainring bolts
BOTTOM BRACKET Truvativ sealed cartridge, 68mm shell, 113mm spindle
PEDALS 1 piece alloy platform pedals, clips and straps, silver
RIMS Alex DM-20, 26", machined sidewalls, black
FRONT HUB 32 hole, loose ball bearings, alloy Q/R
REAR HUB 32 hole, loose ball bearings, alloy Q/R
SPOKES 1.8mm (15g) black stainless, brass nipples, L266/R266mm front, L265/R264mm rear
FRONT TIRE Specialized Roll-X 26 x 2.0", Steel bead
REAR TIRE Specialized Roll-X 26 x 2.0", Steel bead
TUBES Specialized, schraeder valve
SADDLE Specialized Body Geometry technology, steel rails
SEAT POST Alloy, black, 30.9 x 350/400mm
SEAT BINDER Alloy collar with Q/R, 34.9mm clamp I.D., black
NOTES Chain stay/seat stay protector, derailleur protector, reflectors, owners manual
[B]>>> RAINIER SPECS[/B]
color Team Blue
features 14", 17", 19", 21"
frame Supersized ALUXX butted aluminum, XTC geometry, Integrated Headset, Disc brake mount
fork Manitou Axle Super, 3.1" travel
derailleur Front: Shimano Deore, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
derailleurshifters Shimano Deore, 9-speed
cranks Giant, 22/32/42T
pedals Shimano M505 Clipless
handlebar Alloy 1.25" riser
stem Giant 1 1/8 Ahead
headset Integrated Ahead 1 1/8
brakes Avid CPS Disc, 6" rotors
saddle Giant Groove, Dual density MTB, Kevlar bumpers
seatpost Alloy micro-adjust, 30.8mm, QR Seat lever
rims Weinmann ZAC 19, black, doublewall, 32H
hubs Shimano disc, 32H, cassette
tires Hutchinson Mosquito, 26x2.0
cassette SRAM 7.0, 11-34T, 9-speed
spokes Stainless steel 14G
additional Chainguard
THANKS |
| I'd go with the Rainier. | bungyfish
Mar 28, 2003 5:18 AM | | From just looking at the parts list, it seems to have a better overall package. I will admit that I am not a big fan of Specialized (for no specific reason). I read in Mountain Bike and MBA that the Rainier is one of the best bikes in that price range. Plus those disks are going to kill the Tektros on the Rockhopper any day. It all comes down to which you like better. Good luck.
mb |
| rainier | hj4
Mar 28, 2003 5:33 AM | | get the rainier. disc brake are nice.
the warp is a decent bike though. people knock it and diss it, but it ain't too shabby. it's heavy in stock form and needs a diet. but the frame is strong for basic small hucks. it's not a sprinting bike and climbs are best done seated.
if you want a good XC bike, then go for the rainier.
if you want a bike to throw around and play with, then maybe consider the warp. |
| re: NEED to decide bike to buy...Please help... | Skuba
Mar 28, 2003 1:49 PM | | At Bike Forum everybody is saying to get the Rockhopper.
Take a look
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?s=&postid=195505
What do you think? |
| |
