Specialized Hardrock A1 Comp FS

Pros: Excellent Street and Trail ride for one low price.
Cons: Stronger wheels would be nice.

The Specialized HardRock A1 Comp FS is an excellent bike for the beginner trail rider on a budget. Right on the boarder line of casual cruiser and hardcore trail rider, this bike is well worth the $550 retail price.

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Pros: Affordable, entry-level suspension bike
Cons: none at this price point

My 2002 Hardrock was purchased in April at Joe Jones in North Conway, NH. They have excellent deals there and come highly recommended. I had been waiting for the 2002 models to come in so I could try to deal down on a 2001 model. I was looking at a...

Pros: Lightweight, Decent components for price, Upgradeability!
Cons: Components, but look at the price!

I was on budget choosing this bike since I was buying 2 (one for me and one for my wife). I had to use this rating since there isn't one for the Sport. I picked our 2001 Hardrock A1 Sport's up for only $350ea. with a Speedzone Comp Computer installed!...

Pros: A lot of bike for a little money.
Cons: Only comes in yellow and red.

I purchased my HardRock Comp a 2 months ago. I ride it about 12-14 miles a day on and off road on trails and through trees. I am constantly going up and down hills over curbs. across ditches and sometimes through a foot or two of mud and water. I ride...

Pros: Everything.
Cons: None.

When it came time to get a new bike, i didn't know where to start. I went to multiple bike shops, rode multiple bikes, and like the HardRock the best by far. It rode better than some of the $1,000 bikes I tried. So I bought it at a reasonable price $499....