When do retailers reduce prices on the 08 models?
Discussion
...does anybody know, or has it already happened? I'm after a Specialized Rockhopper Disc, currently reduced at every retailed I have visited from £599 to £499. Will it drop again when the 09 stock comes in?
Secondly, I weigh in at around 17st and my riding style is quite aggressive . How will the rockhopper stand up to punishment, as my last bike a Giant terrago was trashed within 6 months.
Secondly, I weigh in at around 17st and my riding style is quite aggressive . How will the rockhopper stand up to punishment, as my last bike a Giant terrago was trashed within 6 months.
The '09 specialized range are already on most websites, that is why the '08 models are reduced already. The danger of waiting any longer is retailers will have sold most of the common sizes, so unless you want a 13" frame, it's probably not worth waiting! You may be lucky and find it reduced further, but it's unlikely, as it's a popular model and the 09 spec is worse for the money.
As for the rockhopper being strong enough, I would've thought it was a bit stronger than the giant, but what was it that failed before? Things like wheels on all XC models aren't going to take too much heavy abuse, you'd need downhill or jump specific stuff for that, but they're going to weigh twice as much!
If it was the frame, well it has a warranty, so as long as you're not abusing it, it should be covered. And if it's controls (cranks/pedals, handlebars/stem etc), then again, you might need to upgrade to DH stuff.
Kona are supposed to be good for "the larger gent", I'm sure MBR or WhatMB did a review of some tougher bikes a few months ago.
As for the rockhopper being strong enough, I would've thought it was a bit stronger than the giant, but what was it that failed before? Things like wheels on all XC models aren't going to take too much heavy abuse, you'd need downhill or jump specific stuff for that, but they're going to weigh twice as much!
If it was the frame, well it has a warranty, so as long as you're not abusing it, it should be covered. And if it's controls (cranks/pedals, handlebars/stem etc), then again, you might need to upgrade to DH stuff.
Kona are supposed to be good for "the larger gent", I'm sure MBR or WhatMB did a review of some tougher bikes a few months ago.
littleandy0410 said:
The '09 specialized range are already on most websites, that is why the '08 models are reduced already. The danger of waiting any longer is retailers will have sold most of the common sizes, so unless you want a 13" frame, it's probably not worth waiting! You may be lucky and find it reduced further, but it's unlikely, as it's a popular model and the 09 spec is worse for the money.
Righto, I'm in the largest frame size so I suppose I need to make a decision.littleandy0410 said:
As for the rockhopper being strong enough, I would've thought it was a bit stronger than the giant, but what was it that failed before? Things like wheels on all XC models aren't going to take too much heavy abuse, you'd need downhill or jump specific stuff for that, but they're going to weigh twice as much!
I basically couldn't afford the right gear for the task.
littleandy0410 said:
Kona are supposed to be good for "the larger gent", I'm sure MBR or WhatMB did a review of some tougher bikes a few months ago.
Ha ha, 'larger gent', very diplomatic. I didn't get on with the Kona frame they had at the LBS as it was only a 17inch frame. Vesuvius 996 said:
Soovy, never saw you as a biking type?Something you need to share with us?
neil_bolton said:
Vesuvius 996 said:
Soovy, never saw you as a biking type?Something you need to share with us?
MrTom said:
littleandy0410 said:
The '09 specialized range are already on most websites, that is why the '08 models are reduced already. The danger of waiting any longer is retailers will have sold most of the common sizes, so unless you want a 13" frame, it's probably not worth waiting! You may be lucky and find it reduced further, but it's unlikely, as it's a popular model and the 09 spec is worse for the money.
Righto, I'm in the largest frame size so I suppose I need to make a decision.littleandy0410 said:
As for the rockhopper being strong enough, I would've thought it was a bit stronger than the giant, but what was it that failed before? Things like wheels on all XC models aren't going to take too much heavy abuse, you'd need downhill or jump specific stuff for that, but they're going to weigh twice as much!
I basically couldn't afford the right gear for the task.
littleandy0410 said:
Kona are supposed to be good for "the larger gent", I'm sure MBR or WhatMB did a review of some tougher bikes a few months ago.
Ha ha, 'larger gent', very diplomatic. I didn't get on with the Kona frame they had at the LBS as it was only a 17inch frame. Similar sized friend of mine (albeit slightly lighter) didn't like the Specialized either and went with a GT too.
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