How'd I do for a first cheap mountain bike?
09-12-18, 06:08 PM
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How'd I do for a first cheap mountain bike?
Paid $100 for it. Can't find out exactly what year it is though. Guy said he bought it new 3 years ago but none of the pictures I'm finding look right.
09-12-18, 06:14 PM
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https://www.moredirt.com/ratemyride/bike/626
It's a 2006 HardRock Comp
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09-12-18, 06:24 PM
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https://www.moredirt.com/ratemyride/bike/626
It's a 2006 HardRock Comp
09-12-18, 06:28 PM
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Definitely. I don't even ride MTB's, but looking at that one makes me want to take it for a spin. Far more durable than a dept store bike. That was a $600 bike brand new, and it looks like it's in good shape.
09-12-18, 06:47 PM
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Great shape from what I can tell. My bridgestone rb2 isn't made for the roads up here so I got ssmething for the trails
09-13-18, 12:29 PM
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That is a 2002 or 2003 model. In 2004 the Hardrock Comp model went disc. 2003 was also the last year they used the Judy TT with the rubber boots on the stanchions.
2002 Hardrock Comp
2003 Hardrock Comp
2004 Hardrock Comp
Nonetheless, IF it is lightly used, and everything is in good working order, $100 is a great price to get in the door. The only issue with that bike IMO is the fork. Judys were was crap even in 2003 and they did not last long. I would be very surprised if it still does anything. But for $100, it is still a good deal, and $150 can get you a new fork that is better than the Judy ever was.
2002 Hardrock Comp
2003 Hardrock Comp
2004 Hardrock Comp
Nonetheless, IF it is lightly used, and everything is in good working order, $100 is a great price to get in the door. The only issue with that bike IMO is the fork. Judys were was crap even in 2003 and they did not last long. I would be very surprised if it still does anything. But for $100, it is still a good deal, and $150 can get you a new fork that is better than the Judy ever was.
09-13-18, 02:48 PM
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Ten times better than a $100 Walmart bike, just be careful if there is water, rim brakes can be unexpectedly not there when they get wet. I recommend getting some dual compound brake pads. I put the Kool-Stop mountain pads on my wife's bike with rim brakes. They seem to work pretty well.
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That is a 2002 or 2003 model. In 2004 the Hardrock Comp model went disc. 2003 was also the last year they used the Judy TT with the rubber boots on the stanchions.
2002 Hardrock Comp
2003 Hardrock Comp
2004 Hardrock Comp
Nonetheless, IF it is lightly used, and everything is in good working order, $100 is a great price to get in the door. The only issue with that bike IMO is the fork. Judys were was crap even in 2003 and they did not last long. I would be very surprised if it still does anything. But for $100, it is still a good deal, and $150 can get you a new fork that is better than the Judy ever was.
2002 Hardrock Comp
2003 Hardrock Comp
2004 Hardrock Comp
Nonetheless, IF it is lightly used, and everything is in good working order, $100 is a great price to get in the door. The only issue with that bike IMO is the fork. Judys were was crap even in 2003 and they did not last long. I would be very surprised if it still does anything. But for $100, it is still a good deal, and $150 can get you a new fork that is better than the Judy ever was.
09-13-18, 06:00 PM
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Your name could be taken way to many ways.. The antie GG roll, Thea N Tiegg roll, The ant ie: Ggroll.
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