Chris`I Posted May 14, 2008 Posted May 14, 2008 In an effort to get fit, I got this baby off some chap on eBay last night. Its only 2 months old and got a nice chunky lock thrown in for good measure with a couple of hundred quid of the original price he paid. Been some 5 or 6 years since I last did XC riding and my god the bikes have come a long way! Everything is so light and presice, it makes me feel rather crap at riding again! Specialized Rockhopper Comp Disc 2008: (images stolen from eBay!) Anyone else into XC/trails/free ride? I'm now currently on a mission to get a bike rack for the Zed Quote
lomoto Posted May 14, 2008 Posted May 14, 2008 I tried one like that a few years back the engine was useless Quote
Chris`I Posted May 14, 2008 Author Posted May 14, 2008 Can't go wrong with a specialized. I agree, to date this is my 4th one, previously I've had a Hardrock comp, Rockhopper and Rockhopper Comp, all awesome bikes Quote
CiNcityDesigns Posted May 17, 2008 Posted May 17, 2008 I tried one like that a few years back the engine was useless That's how i'm going to feel when i go pick this road bike up today. Quote
SAFC99 Posted May 17, 2008 Posted May 17, 2008 yeah i am into cross country, i have a GT I drive 1.0 its superb for bumpy cross country like hamsterly forrest! Quote
AK350Z Posted May 17, 2008 Posted May 17, 2008 Me too, looking forward to a few 7stanes trips once i get back home. The Spesh looks good, hope you get some good use out of it. Any good trails down your way? Currently got a '05 Giant XTC2, with some better forks and a shorter stem. Here it is in my hotel room/home at the minute, looking a bit grubby! Only cost 30euros to bing it on the plane with KLM. Quote
Chris`I Posted May 17, 2008 Author Posted May 17, 2008 Me too, looking forward to a few 7stanes trips once i get back home.The Spesh looks good, hope you get some good use out of it. Any good trails down your way? I think there are quite a few a short drive away. Just need to get a bike rack sorted On the doorstep there isnt that much tbh, but enough countryside for me to keep fit with doing a few hours a week. Quote
blacka01 Posted May 17, 2008 Posted May 17, 2008 Mine: Santa Cruz Superlight (sorry for the crap pic). Luckily I don't have to worry about carting it around with the Z, the girlfriend has a Subaru Legacy estate which does the job just fine Quote
AK350Z Posted May 17, 2008 Posted May 17, 2008 Yeah, that's why I'm probably gonna keep the old Polo after i get the Zed. As previous owners have found out, Zeds don't carry bikes very well. I would recommend investing in a good roof rack if you have another car, i've only got a Halfrauds rear rack, and it forces me to access the boot via the rear seats Quote
blacka01 Posted May 17, 2008 Posted May 17, 2008 Yeah, that's why I'm probably gonna keep the old Polo after i get the Zed. As previous owners have found out, Zeds don't carry bikes very well. I would recommend investing in a good roof rack if you have another car, i've only got a Halfrauds rear rack, and it forces me to access the boot via the rear seats Prefer the tow-bar mounted solutions myself. Eliminates the possibilty of car park height restriction barrier related disasters! They are quite expensive though The Scooby is a great mtb accessory though - 4WD, loads of space and tough as old boots. I lived in New Zealand a few years ago and everybody who was into mtb/surfing/skiing etc. had a Legacy estate Quote
AK350Z Posted May 17, 2008 Posted May 17, 2008 Wouldn't mind one myself, or maybe a Forrester sti? Would need to sell that spare kidney though to afford it when i start paying for the Zed! Quote
Chris`I Posted May 18, 2008 Author Posted May 18, 2008 Yeah I would love to have a work horse to cart the bike about and not the Zed but another car is just not feasible. The missus is looking at getting a new car though, so trying to sway her away from sports cars and towards ones that will take a bike rack Quote
martinmac Posted May 18, 2008 Posted May 18, 2008 Yeah I would love to have a work horse to cart the bike about and not the Zed but another car is just not feasible. The missus is looking at getting a new car though, so trying to sway her away from sports cars and towards ones that will take a bike rack Need a peg and some cardboard in the front wheel mate Quote
Trev-the-Rev Posted May 18, 2008 Posted May 18, 2008 Yeah I would love to have a work horse to cart the bike about and not the Zed but another car is just not feasible. The missus is looking at getting a new car though, so trying to sway her away from sports cars and towards ones that will take a bike rack Need a peg and some cardboard in the front wheel mate You're showing your age now Martin Quote
AK350Z Posted May 18, 2008 Posted May 18, 2008 I would prefer a few dozen Spokeys myself! Or maybe some stunt pegs? Quote
Chris`I Posted May 18, 2008 Author Posted May 18, 2008 Yeah I would love to have a work horse to cart the bike about and not the Zed but another car is just not feasible. The missus is looking at getting a new car though, so trying to sway her away from sports cars and towards ones that will take a bike rack Need a peg and some cardboard in the front wheel mate You're showing your age now Martin Coke can on the back tyre gives a better motorbike sound to it Quote
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