Speclalized Hardrock Sport on it way!

Hello all,

I am a newbie - last time I had a bike that I rode was while I was an
undergrad - some nine years ago!

Then it was a Southern Cross or somethng - I had it since grade 11
highschool. It was highly impressive (to me and myfriends) when I first got
it. 18 speed Shimano SIS drivetrain, cantilever brakes, allow wheels. Very
neat... but it was never that good even when new.

Now, well in a few days, I am getting a brand new Specialized Hardrock
Sport!

.... I know that this is the second cheapest bike that Specialized offers,
therefore it is entry level, but man I cannot wait!

During test riding it was light years away from what I remember of my
Southern Cross - and that is my benchmark. Sure, once I get some experience
and get finicky, I will start upgrading everything on it, but that is part
of the fun as well...

I'll let you know how I go.

PS: anyone from lower north shore of Sydney here? Any good beginner rides in
Lane Cove area?

Victor

Yeh buddy I wouldn't consider upgrading it ay any stage, its not worth it,
just by a new bike after 6-12 months and maintain the Hardrock under the
warranty, then get rid of it just before the service warranty runs out.

"Victor Major" <victor.major@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
news:3fc5e1e4$0$14048$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...
> Hello all,
>
> I am a newbie - last time I had a bike that I rode was while I was an
> undergrad - some nine years ago!
>
> Then it was a Southern Cross or somethng - I had it since grade 11
> highschool. It was highly impressive (to me and myfriends) when I first
got
> it. 18 speed Shimano SIS drivetrain, cantilever brakes, allow wheels. Very
> neat... but it was never that good even when new.
>
> Now, well in a few days, I am getting a brand new Specialized Hardrock
> Sport!
>
> ... I know that this is the second cheapest bike that Specialized offers,
> therefore it is entry level, but man I cannot wait!
>
> During test riding it was light years away from what I remember of my
> Southern Cross - and that is my benchmark. Sure, once I get some
experience
> and get finicky, I will start upgrading everything on it, but that is part
> of the fun as well...
>
> I'll let you know how I go.
>
> PS: anyone from lower north shore of Sydney here? Any good beginner rides
in
> Lane Cove area?
>
> Victor
>
>