[airrick]

I am looking for a very lightweight (but durable,i know, who isn't?) hardtail under 1500, can anyone reccomend a brand, or a specific bike?

 

[LukeC55]

the stumpjumper disk starts at 1600 msrp....the rockhopper series is cool too....both specialized

 

[airrick]

i currently have a hopper, want something a little lighter

 

[LukeC55]

ya i ride a rockhopper comp disk, havent weighed it tho...i just got it a few weeks ago....pretty new to the sport honestly...but i love it!

 

[airrick]

sweet, i have and 04 standard hopper, i ride bikes till they brake, a few weeks ago i got a new fork (mx comp) but now i think i see some cracks in the frame, so i need a new bike
right now im thinking about a steel frame and moving all my parts over, can anyone suggest a nice steel frame (still relitivly lightweight)?

 

[LukeC55]

in Mountain Bike Action i know i just read they reviewed those Zion steel frames really nicely. They said they are fast, light, and simple. It has a simple looking design but its supposed to be sweet. I actually believe one of their staff members rode the bike in a race and took first place.

also...if your frame does break...i know specialized has a life long warrantee on those frames...so they will replace it as long as you take it to any specialized dealer in the us

 

[normZurawski]

I agree to pursue the warranty. As far as I know, they're excellent in terms of honoring the warranty. Highly recommend doing that and reporting how your experience goes.

Not saying to not buy a new frame. But if you can get a free replacement there's no reason not to.

 

[airrick]

I agree to pursue the warranty. As far as I know, they're excellent in terms of honoring the warranty. Highly recommend doing that and reporting how your experience goes.

Not saying to not buy a new frame. But if you can get a free replacement there's no reason not to.

i wasn't aware of the frame warranty, i bought the bike 2 years ago at a lbs with a 1 year warranty which is now over, i wonder....

in the meantime what are some suggestion for a lightweight steel frame or bike?

 

[normZurawski]

Can't help you with the frame.

I suspect the LBS gave you a 1 year warranty on everything but the frame. Specialized, I believe, warranties their frames for life.