HELP Which Specialized??

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Hello,

After looking for some bikes, I finally reduced my choice to 3 bikes...

All

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Specialized, very close in price, so I really want to know the main differences.. Please reply, so
I can get me a bike and start riding in the Scottish

hills

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as from next week, thanks

The main differences are the front suspension; Manitou Six, Manitou Six Elite, or Manitou Axel
Elite 80mm ???

1. will be bought via Evans Cycles online
2. will be bought at EdinburghBicycles local shop
3. will be bought from DalesCycles online

Especially the differences between the RockHopper Comp '02 and the new 'normal' rockhopper
interest me, since the price is the same...

1. Specialized Rockhopper Comp FS '02 £549.99
. A1 XX Premium alloy frame . Manitou Six Elite suspension fork . Specialized Forearm 2 Comp
chainset . Shimano Deore LX rear derailleur . Shimano Deore front derailleur . Shimano Deore
shifters . Shimano BR 410 linear pull brakes . Shimano Deore rear hub . Specialized alloy
front hub

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Mavic X-139 rims . Specialized Rockster Pro tyres . Specialized alloy

riser

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bar . Specialized alloy stem . Specialized alloy seatpost . Specialized

Body

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Geometry Pro saddle . Shimano M505 SPD pedals

2. Specialized Rockhopper '03 £549.99
. Specialized A1 Premium alloy frame . Manitou Axel Elite 80mm suspension fork . Specialized
Strongarm II chainset . Shimano Deore front / Shimano Deore LX rear derailleurs . Shimano Deore
shifters . Shimano M420 brakes

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levers . Specialized Disc front / Shimano M475 Disc rear hubs . Mavic

X-139

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rims . Specialized Roll-X tyres . Specialized XC mid rise alloy bar .

alloy

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stem . Specialized Body Geometry saddle . alloy micro adjust seat post . alloy pedals with clips
and straps

Thinner-walled butted tubing makes for a lighter and more responsive aluminium frame. New Manitou
Axel Elite fork featuring Fluid Flow damping control,

Microlube

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ease of maintenance and Reversed Arch Technology for improved stiffness

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stability. Real Shimano V-brakes. Disc brake compatible frame & fork and Shimano disc brake hubs
for future upgradability. Mavic rims - the name in lightweight dependable hoops. Specialized
Roll-X tyres. Great name. Great all-conditions rubber. Frame:A1 Premium Aluminium frame with
double butted front triangle. Fork:Manitou Axel Elite suspension fork. 80mm travel. Adjustable
preload. Steel steerer. Fluid Flow damping. Coil spring. Wheels:Mavic X139 double-wall alloy rims
with machined sidewalls. Shimano M-475 disc hubs. Stainless steel spokes. Tyres:Specialized Roll-X
26 x 2.0". Transmission:Shimano Deore 27-speed shifters. Shimano Deore LX rear / Deore front
gears. Specialize Strongarm 2 chainset with 22/32/44t rings. Shimano UN25 sealed bottom bracket.
Shimano 11-34 cassette. 1-piece alloy platform pedals with clips & straps. Brakes:Shimano M-420
V-brakes. Handlebars:XC mid-rise. Aluminium 10°-rise stem. Saddle:Specialized Body Geometry on
micro adjust alloy seatpost. Sizes:13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23. Colour:Blue.

3.Specialized Rockhopper A1 FS £449.00

Product Details Reduced from £549.99 to £449! You want to upgrade your bike without having to make
a serious downgrade to your credit rating. The A1 FS gives you the super Aggro A1 Premium Aluminum
sophisticated butting and tubing manipulation for the ultimate in dirt-worthy durability. With an
80-mm Manitou SIX fork, Shimano derailleurs , a highly reliable braking system

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our own Forearm II crank you're not going to be needing upgrades to go out and do it in the dirt!

New, A1-X Premium Aluminum frame with double-butted downtube and seattube Manitou Six Comp 80mm
fork with alloy steerer Shimano Deore LX rear derailleur with 9-speed cassette

I would absolutely, no questions-asked buy the bike from the dealer. The only thing I would change
though is the pedals. I'm sure they'll be willing to put on a pair of SPDs for an extra few pounds.
The three bikes aren't all that different in terms of components, so you wouldn't really save much
by buying online. I'm a big fan of mailorder for parts, etc. but if you're buying a full bike and
it's your first bike you really need the support of a local dealer IMHO.

-Patrick