Old Mountain Goat Posted September 6, 2015 Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) So getting back into the sport after a looooooong sabatacal due to health, and being on the large and gravatationally challenged persuasion, I didn't want to just buy a cheap piece of junk, I wanted to get something decent within budget. This was proving to be incredibly difficult, as there seems few XL framed 29ers available on the used market within my price bracket, so I was looking at getting a new Specialized Hardrock 29er (new). Unfortunately, all stock of the 2014/15 models seemed to be lacking, and it has now been discontinued and replaced for 2016, so my search continued...... This led me to the Rockhopper 29er (base model). This was a little above my budget, so I struggled to gather the funds, but then managed to raise enough.... Only issue was that ALL 2015 XL frames were out of stock again, so I couldn't get one. Then I got a reply from one LBS that had a 2015 XL Rockhopper Expert 29er in stock, and at a killer price due to it being on clearance before the 2016 models arrive. So I jumped at the opportunity, only they were not local to me, but a more local bike shop agreed to meet the deal on the table, so I am now happy in a long winded way to 'boast' about the impending arrival of my Specialized Rockhopper Expert 29er!!!! My order is in, and I should take receipt of it on Wednesday!?! To say I'm over the moon would be an understatement, as I have ALWAYS wanted a Specialized, even from a young teen age when MTB'ing was my life! I am also at peace with myself for spending the extra extra wonga that I was originally looking at, as the spec is much closer to what I wanted, and it actually has an air fork if I'm not mistaken, and is the first model to feature such before money gets silly! So I'll post a pic when it arrives, but for the moment, here's the web specs...... http://www.specialized.com/za/en/bikes/archive/2015/rockhopper/rockhopper-expert-29#specs Many happy regards!G! Edited September 6, 2015 by Old Mountain Goat
gummibear Posted September 6, 2015 Posted September 6, 2015 Bee wax furniture polishThis stuff shines and protects better than anything else.Sweat and energy drinks just run off. Some bright socks pista 1
Edge540 Posted September 6, 2015 Posted September 6, 2015 Bee wax furniture polishThis stuff shines and protects better than anything else.Sweat and energy drinks just run off. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1441555232.596636.jpg Some bright socks ImageUploadedByTapatalk1441555288.110393.jpgCool socks Old Mountain Goat and pista 2
Andrew64 Posted September 6, 2015 Posted September 6, 2015 Not cycling related but I burned some sheets on this beautiful Encephalartos horridas IMG-20150906-WA0011.jpgGets delivered on Wednesday. Radness overload.Not cycling related but I burned some sheets on this beautiful Encephalartos horridas IMG-20150906-WA0011.jpgGets delivered on Wednesday. Radness overload. I have seeds for this one if you are keen to try http://www.cycads-n-palms.com/cnp%20pics/earenarius5g.JPG
Speeltyd Posted September 7, 2015 Posted September 7, 2015 Been waiting for this - now to read the manual (I'm one of those...), and test it over the weekend Mopkop, Jinga, Escapee.. and 4 others 7
Lance Roberts Posted September 7, 2015 Posted September 7, 2015 Been waiting for this - now to read the manual (I'm one of those...), and test it over the weekendBeen thinking about the viability of changing from my Edge 810 to the 520... I like the size of the 520. Anyone have first hand experience of how they compare?
Barker Posted September 7, 2015 Posted September 7, 2015 Whats the price of a 520? I have a 500 and although it does everything i want the blue tooth syncing thing and Strava integration is really getting my attention. Plus, i do lots of cycling early in the morning and the lighting of the LCD display in the 520 looks better.
Spinnekop Posted September 7, 2015 Posted September 7, 2015 Lighting on the 510/520/810/1000 is much better than the 500
Speeltyd Posted September 7, 2015 Posted September 7, 2015 Whats the price of a 520? I have a 500 and although it does everything i want the blue tooth syncing thing and Strava integration is really getting my attention. Plus, i do lots of cycling early in the morning and the lighting of the LCD display in the 520 looks better.R6100 from NavWorld
amasendeinja Posted September 7, 2015 Posted September 7, 2015 My latest purchase.After riding round on a test saddle for the last three weeks, i just had to get one of these.Super comfortable.That saddle looks like it needs some Viagra! ????
eccc whippet Posted September 7, 2015 Posted September 7, 2015 been thinking about the garmin 510 R4200 at cape union mart or R5999 for the 520...the big question is it worth the R1799 extra...it seems the reviews i have read indicate it is worth it...just the buttons seem to be an issue in certain locations.
Edge540 Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 been thinking about the garmin 510 R4200 at cape union mart or R5999 for the 520...the big question is it worth the R1799 extra...it seems the reviews i have read indicate it is worth it...just the buttons seem to be an issue in certain locations.If R4200.00 is for the bundle that's a good deal. Most places are a few hundred bucks more
IH8MUD Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) Bought my Garmin Edge 500 2 weeks ago for R3965.00 for the bundle. Think I found some old stock. But most places is R4200.00 and over. Edited September 8, 2015 by IH8MUD
FlashJordan Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 Loving my new Reacto 5000Must be fast - I see it comes with a tow loop/ring for your buddies struggling to keep up
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