Which Mountain bike do I buy?

Q. ok, so I am buying a new mountain bike and I need you guys input on which one. I have to choose from the... Thanks, really, for everyones help I can't dicide

'07 Hardrock Pro Disc
'06 RockHopper Pro Disc
'05 Specialized FSR XC
'07 RockHopper Comp Disc

Here are the specifications of each bike...

2006 Specialized Rockhopper Pro Disc

Frame: A1 Premium Aluminum
Fork: Marzocchi Drop OFF Comp, 130mm-travel
Rims/Wheels: Sun SingleTrack
Hubs Front: Specialized disc; Rear: Shimano M-475 disc
Spokes: Stainless-steel
Tires: Specialized Enduro, 26 x 2.3
Crankset: TruVativ Blaze
Chainwheel: 32/22 w/bash guard
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore LX
Rear Cogs: Shimano HG50, 9-speed: 11-34
Shifters: Shimano Deore SL
Handlebars: Aluminum riser, 31.8mm
Tape/Grips: Specialized double-density Kraton
Stem: TruVativ XR
Brake Levers: Avid FR-5
Brakes: Avid BB5, mechanical disc
Pedals: Aluminum platform
Saddle: Specialized Body Geometry Sport MTB
Seat Post: Aluminum, micro-adjustable
Seat Binder: Aluminum quick-release


2007 Specialized Hardrock Pro Disc

Frame: Specialized A1 Premium aluminum w/O.R.E. technology
Fork: Marzocchi MZ Race LO, 100mm-travel w/lockout
Rims/Wheels: Specialized/Alex
Hubs Front: Specialized Hi Lo disc; Rear: Shimano M475 disc
Spokes: 14-gauge stainless-steel
Tires: Specialized Resolution, 26 x 2.1
Crankset: Shimano
Chainwheel: 44/32/22
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur: SRAM SX-5
Rear Cogs: Shimano HG50, 9-speed: 11-34
Shifters: SRAM SX-5 Trigger
Handlebars: Aluminum, 31.8mm
Tape/Grips: Specialized Enduro double-density Kraton
Stem: Specialized 3D forged-aluminum
Brake Levers: Hayes Sole
Brakes: Hayes Sole, hydraulic disc, 6-inch rotors
Pedals: Specialized aluminum platform
Saddle: Specialized Body Geometry ATB
Seat Post: Aluminum, micro-adjustable


2007 Specialized Rockhopper Comp Disc

Frame: Specialized A1 Premium aluminum w/O.R.E. technology
Fork: RockShox Tora 302 SL, 100mm-travel
Rims/Wheels: Specialized/Alex
Hubs: Specialized Hi Lo disc
Spokes: 15-gauge stainless-steel
Tires: Specialized Fast Trak, 26 x 2.0
Crankset: Shimano
Chainwheel: 44/32/22
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Rear Cogs: Shimano HG50, 9-speed: 11-34
Shifters: Shimano Deore
Handlebars: Aluminum riser
Tape/Grips: Specialized Enduro
Stem: Specialized 3D forged-aluminum
Brake Levers: Avid FR-5
Brakes: Avid BB5, mechanical disc, 6-inch rotors
Pedals: Specialized Aluminum
Saddle: Specialized Body Geometry MTB
Seat Post: Specialized aluminum


2005 Specialized FSR XC

Frame: A1-aluminum, FSR technology
Fork: Manitou Axel Comp 100mm-travel
Headset: Aluminum
Rear Shock: X-Fusion air
Rims/Wheels: Aluminum
Hubs Front: Stout Disc; Rear: Shimano Disc
Tires: Specialized Adrenaline, 26 x 2.0
Crankset: Shimano, square taper
Chainwheel: 44/32/22
Chain: Shimano
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur: Shimano LX
Rear Cogs: Shimano Deore LX, 9-speed: 11-34
Shifters: Shimano Deore
Handlebars: XC low-rise
Tape/Grips: MTB double-density Kraton
Stem: 3D forged-aluminum, 6-degree rise
Brake Levers: Shimano
Brakes: Linear-pull, aluminum
Pedals: Aluminum platform
Saddle: Body Geometry, dual-density base, steel rails
Seat Post: Aluminum
Seat Binder: Aluminum quick-release

Answer
If possible, you should ride each of them on the same trail so that you can compare. If you go to a show/race, often the manufacturers are there and have bikes you can test ride.

How much you're willing to spend and they type of riding you plan on doing really should influence your decision the most. For example, if you like climbing (as I do), you might pick the lightest bike. The lighter the bike, the more expensive though. If you like technical drops, you might pick the 2006 Specialized Rockhopper Pro Disc, because that has the 130mm travel fork.

I've just upgraded from an old 100mm to a new 130mm and that extra 30mm makes a difference on descents.

Disk brakes are nice, but I wouldn't choose one bike over another just because one had disks.

Do you ride now? If so, trade with some of your riding buddies to get a feel for how different bikes ride.

No matter what you get, if you really ride, you're gonna wear out just about every part on that bike (no kidding). If you get something with a nice fork and frame, but the rest of the gear isn't that great, you can just upgrade that stuff as it wears out. For example, my FSR used to be 8 spead, but the cassettte and chain and rear Derailleur have all worn out, so everything was replaced with 9 speed XT (and then all replaced again after a few years). The point is, it's better to get a good frame/fork with OK everything else than getting good equipment on a heavy/poor frame.

I'd probably get the '05 FSR because that's a damn fine bike and is probably cheaper than the others.

Mike.

Suspension forks on a BMX Big wheel? (cruiser) 24 inch?

Jez

I have a BMX big wheel with 24 inch wheels, im looking to buy some suspension forks for it and was wondering if it would work... Here is the bike i have with all the specifications

http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2007&Brand=Mirraco&Model=Icon%2020Forty%20(24%22)&Type=bike#.UDI95tV5mSM

And these are the forks im looking to purchase...

http://www.pro-bike.co.uk/24/21834-sr-suntour-24-inch-xcr-sf11-suspension-fork-cycling--8393539009011.html

Please let me know if this would all fit fine and work, thanks!

Answer
Probably so, but I'm afraid there's not enough tech information and pic views for either of those for me to say for sure. First, you need to be sure that when the fork compresses the tire won't hit the frame. Knowing the axle-to-crown height on both forks would be really helpful there, and the offset of the suspension fork. Also, the fork doesn't say what the dropout spacing is, but I'd assume that it's the same as your hub...shouldn't be an issue there, and swapping the headset shouldn't give any troubles either.

Those 24" forks are mostly intended for kid's bikes, but they have steel steerers so they will probably handle some park riding, etc. Marzocchi and Answer both had some 24" aggressive forks on the market for awhile, but both sucked and they quit making them, so most people just use normal 26" forks with 24" wheels on them...not an issue if you run disc brakes, and of course that's usually on mtb frames. Doing that on a bmx frame, however...lol. I've seen it done but I'm not sure of the particulars, and it'll slack the geometry a lot to where the steering feels really weird.

Best I can tell you without better specs or having the parts in front of me.

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