Giant Yukon / Specialized Hardrock / Specialized Rockhopper

[spawn154]

Looking at these three bikes.

I had made my mind up to get the Giant Yukon $750, until I saw the Specialized Hardrock. The Hardrock has a really nice finish (paint job and frame).

I am 6'3" and weigh 90-95.

The 23" yukon seemed to fit fine, but the Hardrock only goes up to 21"

Not sure about the Rockhopper.

Just wondering you opinion between the all 3.

I will be doing fairly light offroad, i spose at most only like 2ft jumps, and general single track / fire trails.

Thanks!

[hubbie]

don't take my word for it, but my mate has the (i think) 05 Yukon, and it's ok, but not great. three mates have the hardrocks and love em

[Phantom]

2 foot jumps might be a little hardcore for any/all sub 1k XC bikes.
For Fire trail and single track use the Yukon is a pretty good starting point though.
First off, get the right size.
A model up rear mech and front hub won't mean squat when you realise you are cramped up and need a 150mm stem and 400mm post to even get close to the correct position.
Everything else can be changed / upgraded if needed down the track.
Also, Giant did a 10 pack deal on the Blue colour version of this to many of the bigger shops.
You should be able to comfortably get $100 off the asking price by umm........asking.