Mountain Bike Brakes Maintenance
Which is the better buy: 2009/10? Diamondback Response xe or 2010 Specialized Hardrock Disc?
I’m getting back in shape….blah blah blah. My old mountain bike is a Nishiki that I got for about $180 about 6 years ago with a hard tail and hard front…lol. No major problems or replacements in all that time shows I’m not too hard on bikes. Jumping off curbs is big for me. However, I have started riding a lot more lately and will put 40-50 miles a week on the bike path and dirt trails. I need a bike that will provide a good time on the trails and make sure it wont break down on the way to work. I’m looking at either the Diamondback Response XE (w/disc brakes) from Dick’s Sporting Goods for $300 or the Specialized Hardrock Disc for $400 on sale at my local bike shop. Bike shop has customer service and good info. They will tune it up and provide maintenance for a year FREE! Is the Specialized bike worth the difference?
You asked, “They will tune it up and provide maintenance for a year FREE! Is the Specialized bike worth the difference?”
Is it worth the difference to you? I bought my Raleigh hybrid from one particular dealer because they offer free adjustments/maintenance for LIFE! See link below. Normally, I would be a big fan of the Diamondback/Raleigh name. (Same company) But not when it’s sold through a big box store. I simply don’t trust big box stores to assemble a bike correctly.
Try both bikes. Ride them. I mean an extensive test ride. Whichever one feels best to you would be the one – tossing out the maintenance policy. If they both feel right – go with the maintenance plan. I would. Just my 2 cents worth.
Cycling Maintenance for Mountain Bikes : Bleed Brakes on Mountain Bikes with Hytes System
