[d1ck]

I'm in the market for a new bike, i weigh ~150 lbs, 5'11", and i'm 16 yo. I'm getting into some technicsl stuff, and i do some trail riding, and maybe a few small dirt jumps. I'm currently looking at the spcialzed p2, and the norco rival. My LBS tells me that "specialized are ****" and to get the norco, but i'm not that easily persuaded. I haven't tested either of them yet, but i will be soon. right now i'm leaning towards the p2, because it has a better fork, and it looks better. if you haven't been able to tell yet, i don't know a lot about biking, but i'm learning. Which bike should i get? or should i get something completely different.
Thanks, Richard

 

[d1ck]

wow, thanks for the help guys. for anyone who cares i went with the specialized, adn i'm not regretting it.

 

[GinoLicious]

How does the specialized perform for you buddy? Im 16 as well and am lookin at a Norco Wolverine and Rival.. Same bike, just different compoenents. Im not really sure about their forks and still trying to find the righ tbike for me. THat i can use for north shore and decent height drops.. How does the specialized perform for you?

 

[d1ck]

it seems good so far, i'm still getting used to it, as before i had a Raliegh Rocky(don't laugh) and it's a big change for me. The biggest complaint i have is that it's a bit heavy compared to the chromoly frame of the old rocky. other then thtat it's amazing.

 

[GinoLicious]

How much did it set you back? im lookin at purchasing an 05 and hoppin nothing more than 650.

 

[d1ck]

How much did it set you back? im lookin at purchasing an 05 and hoppin nothing more than 650.

lol, for the 04 model, it was 899+tax, the 05 one was 1099+tax. (All prices are in CAD) www.xe.com is an excellent currency converter.

 

[GinoLicious]

Damn i dont have enough money for that. Looks like ill just go Norco Wolverine for now, after that hefty dual speeding ticket from the same cop.

 

[d1ck]

Damn i dont have enough money for that. Looks like ill just go Norco Wolverine for now, after that hefty dual speeding ticket from the same cop.

lol, shitty deal.

 

[GinoLicious]

Bikes are so complicated. I just cant find a decent bike for around 600.