Thoughts on this bike for a beginner? 26M 5’11” 175 lbs. I have no idea what I’m doing. Just want to get out there and rip
by TcBoogi
Thoughts on this bike for a beginner? 26M 5’11” 175 lbs. I have no idea what I’m doing. Just want to get out there and rip
by TcBoogi
4 Comments
Not sure where you are located, but you can find much newer models of rockhoppers for about the same price. I’d keep looking. Not a bad bike, just quite outdated.
I’d look elsewhere simply because the dude sounds insufferable
Way overpriced. I just bought a used 2022 rockhopper for $250 and it’s in mint condition. Also came with a floor pump, cover, and a nice car rack. People want way too much 95% of the time.
Bicyclebluebook.com is a decent resource for getting an idea of how fairly priced a bike is.
Keep in mind that any used bike you buy will need to be at a minimum looked over for proper torque at all the connection points and derailleur(s)/brakes will likely need to be tuned in order to ensure it’s safe to ride.
If you don’t know yet how to check those things and perform maintenance, you’ll need to take it to a bike shop, which could add $150 – $300 to your overall startup costs, if the bike is in decent shape and needs nothing expensive replaced.
I had this exact bike, same color. It’s the base level Rockhopper from 2004. Bought it brand new for around $400 maybe $450. It was my first ever mountain bike. The Manitou shock was stock and is identical to the one I have on mine. Not an upgrade. At best it’s rebuilt which is just a spring on one side and a hard foam/rubber insert on the other lol.
I’d say pass, this is way overpriced.