I can buy a 2003 Specialized Hardrock Pro for $499 from my LBS (He said list was $600 but Specialized's website sez $560). I'm looking to replace an old Trek no suspension mtn bike. I'm 6'0" and 219 lbs. Thought the Hardrock Pro rode better than Trek 4500.
Is the 2004 model at $610 that much better? Any other recommendations for $500 on a new hardtail? I ride mostly easy stuff, bike trails and some off-road stuff. Most of my time is spent on a road bike but I love bike trails and off-road. No jumping or any other wild stuff (hey at 52 I have enough scars). I ride once or twice a week on a mtn bike for 2 to 5 hrs each time.
Other bikes on my short list include:
Giant Iguana
Giant Yukon
Trek 4900
Cannondale F400
Gary Fisher Wahoo or Marlin
Thanks.
Is the 2004 model at $610 that much better? Any other recommendations for $500 on a new hardtail? I ride mostly easy stuff, bike trails and some off-road stuff. Most of my time is spent on a road bike but I love bike trails and off-road. No jumping or any other wild stuff (hey at 52 I have enough scars). I ride once or twice a week on a mtn bike for 2 to 5 hrs each time.
Other bikes on my short list include:
Giant Iguana
Giant Yukon
Trek 4900
Cannondale F400
Gary Fisher Wahoo or Marlin
Thanks.