Greg Smith
August 17th 03, 12:25 PM
Ultimately you need to get what feels best for you! I have a trek myself,
4300 frame, but over the course of a year and a half I've upgraded just
about everything, as needed or when I broke something. I purchased the bike
based on ride, which was similar to several Kona's and a Specialized
rockhopper I tested. When I put on my Marzocchi Bombers it changed the
geometry of my bike completely "for the better".
I checked Specialized's website and the MSRP on the Comp is $820. If your
LBS is going to spec your bike the same as the website, for $630 I think
your getting a sweet deal. If the bike feels right for you and you feel good
about the purchase go for it. Sell the forks on Ebay, you can put the money
towards an upgraded fork with more ajustablity, or a lock out option. or buy
something used that is better quality, I'm almost certain the Axle is
Manitou's entry level offering.
My Marzocchi's are 2001's I bought them new in '03, you'll be surprized how
much you can save upgrading if you go back a model year or two. I paid $406
Cdn for my forks, new they would cost over $800 before taxes.
Keep it sketchy
Greg
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4300 frame, but over the course of a year and a half I've upgraded just
about everything, as needed or when I broke something. I purchased the bike
based on ride, which was similar to several Kona's and a Specialized
rockhopper I tested. When I put on my Marzocchi Bombers it changed the
geometry of my bike completely "for the better".
I checked Specialized's website and the MSRP on the Comp is $820. If your
LBS is going to spec your bike the same as the website, for $630 I think
your getting a sweet deal. If the bike feels right for you and you feel good
about the purchase go for it. Sell the forks on Ebay, you can put the money
towards an upgraded fork with more ajustablity, or a lock out option. or buy
something used that is better quality, I'm almost certain the Axle is
Manitou's entry level offering.
My Marzocchi's are 2001's I bought them new in '03, you'll be surprized how
much you can save upgrading if you go back a model year or two. I paid $406
Cdn for my forks, new they would cost over $800 before taxes.
Keep it sketchy
Greg
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