Specialized bikes

[caspur]

Not sure what the HRXC discs are???? Is that even a brand?

Most of the mass market bikes (ie specialized, etc.) are on some sort of (Sram) Avid Juicy setup. They get progressively better up to the Juicy ultimates, which is an incredibly sexy brake package. Avid also makes the Code line for DH. Also good are the Hope variants, Magura Gustav, and the new Hayes Stroker carbon is also really pretty. Figure about $400-500 for both wheels. Even top of the line brakes are fairly affordable for bicycles.

 

[Bignate603]

Originally posted by: caspur
Not sure what the HRXC discs are???? Is that even a brand?

Most of the mass market bikes (ie specialized, etc.) are on some sort of (Sram) Avid Juicy setup. They get progressively better up to the Juicy ultimates, which is an incredibly sexy brake package. Avid also makes the Code line for DH. Also good are the Hope variants, Magura Gustav, and the new Hayes Stroker carbon is also really pretty. Figure about $400-500 for both wheels. Even top of the line brakes are fairly affordable for bicycles.

Ok, the HRXC disc is the model of specialized bike he's looking at, not the type of brakes.

Avid Juicy brakes are hydraulic. Avid's mechanical, aka cable, brakes (BB5 and BB7) are also great, I run the BB7 on my own bike. His prospective bike is using mechanical disc brakes. The one he's looking at uses tektro, which I'm not familiar with for disc brakes. I used their brakes for rim brakes though. Their rim brakes worked really well for their price, so hopefully their disc brakes are the same.

Considering he's talking about a ~$400 bike I don't think $400-500 is really considered affordable.

 

[Gibson486]

The are like Trek now. You buy from them....you know you will get alteast a decent bike. They also own Globe.

 

[EMPshockwave82]

Thank you everyone for your input. I may move to the pad's instead of disks for breaks to get the trigger shifters. Definately going into a bike shop to do some test rides in the parking lot on my off days coming up.

Hopefully will have a bike by next week so I can start enjoying outdoors a little more again. Now that I'm living in a larger city that before (it's only Omaha but i'm used to RURAL US) I dont even have the opportunities to go camping like I used to. This will get me a little back in touch with nature and outdoors.

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: EMPshockwave82
Thank you everyone for your input. I may move to the pad's instead of disks for breaks to get the trigger shifters. Definately going into a bike shop to do some test rides in the parking lot on my off days coming up.

Hopefully will have a bike by next week so I can start enjoying outdoors a little more again. Now that I'm living in a larger city that before (it's only Omaha but i'm used to RURAL US) I dont even have the opportunities to go camping like I used to. This will get me a little back in touch with nature and outdoors.

yeah, I really do not think most people need disc brakes. If you really have to ask which you need, then just stick to the pads. Grip shifts are great if you want to skip gears, but you have to make sure you have a deraliuer that can handle skipping gears smoothley.

I am looking for a bike myself, but I ma just gonna get a cheap pos off of criagslist for now. I am wanna try to put my own parts on it. If it doe snot work out, I am just gonna buy a Jamis I like during the winter.

 

[EMPshockwave82]

Oh, HRXC Disk is the model of bike and not the type of disk brakes.

 

[soulcougher73]

I liked their bikes but ended up going with a Jamis. Love it.

 

[thedarkwolf]

I'd just get the twist shifters and if you don't like them swap them out for trigger. Thats a pretty cheap change but going from rim brakes to disk is $$$$$$. With the vast majority of bikes that means new rims along with the brakes and the rims are not cheap.

 

[Bignate603]

Originally posted by: EMPshockwave82
Thank you everyone for your input. I may move to the pad's instead of disks for breaks to get the trigger shifters. Definately going into a bike shop to do some test rides in the parking lot on my off days coming up.

Hopefully will have a bike by next week so I can start enjoying outdoors a little more again. Now that I'm living in a larger city that before (it's only Omaha but i'm used to RURAL US) I dont even have the opportunities to go camping like I used to. This will get me a little back in touch with nature and outdoors.

I wouldn't get set on one brand or model. There are a few good brands, Specialized, Trek, Haro, (anybody else feel free to add to this list) where you'll be happy. Go into a local shop and explain what you want. You may get lucky and find a leftover from last year that didn't get sold that's what you want. If you are only considering one brand or model you may miss a better deal.

Also, most local bike shops will throw in a year or more of adjustments and tune ups if you purchase from them. Like it was mentioned before, after a month or so of riding you'll need your chain adjusted and possibly your cable brakes because it all will stretch out. This can cost $20-50 depending on the shop and what needs to be adjusted so it's nice to get it done for free.

If you're a student many places will give a discount also, don't be afraid to ask.

 

[waggy]

i have a Spcilized expedition and i love it. just wish i had more rideing time.

 

[judasmachine]

They are good bikes.

/nuff said
//rides a trek and a giant

 

[EMPshockwave82]

Originally posted by: Bignate603

Originally posted by: EMPshockwave82
Thank you everyone for your input. I may move to the pad's instead of disks for breaks to get the trigger shifters. Definately going into a bike shop to do some test rides in the parking lot on my off days coming up.

Hopefully will have a bike by next week so I can start enjoying outdoors a little more again. Now that I'm living in a larger city that before (it's only Omaha but i'm used to RURAL US) I dont even have the opportunities to go camping like I used to. This will get me a little back in touch with nature and outdoors.

I wouldn't get set on one brand or model. There are a few good brands, Specialized, Trek, Haro, (anybody else feel free to add to this list) where you'll be happy. Go into a local shop and explain what you want. You may get lucky and find a leftover from last year that didn't get sold that's what you want. If you are only considering one brand or model you may miss a better deal.

Also, most local bike shops will throw in a year or more of adjustments and tune ups if you purchase from them. Like it was mentioned before, after a month or so of riding you'll need your chain adjusted and possibly your cable brakes because it all will stretch out. This can cost $20-50 depending on the shop and what needs to be adjusted so it's nice to get it done for free.

If you're a student many places will give a discount also, don't be afraid to ask.

Thanks for the tip. I'm definately going to a Trek store as well as the authorized Specialized dealer here in town on my days off. Not a student but that's a pretty good tip for a people taking classes.

Will update with what I finally buy as I definately want a bike.

 

[Andy22]

I am on my 3rd summer with a Trek 4300 and I love it. I think I might graduate to a higher end model next year though as this one has taken a beating.