Is a Specialized Hardrock a good mountain bike?

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I was planning on paying around 300 for it, i also like to go off-road, what about the front fork?
 
It is overpriced for what you get for starters. Yes it is a Specialized and with only 21 speeds (7speed) you dont get much for the $. This is one of their bikes that they produce in large #s to make a fast dollar to look good at the end of the year for the investors because they know it will sell. If you are paying more than $400 for this bike there are other brands to look at too if you are comparing apples and oranges. You can do well to look at GTs Avalanche 1.0 @ Performancebike.com and any other brand as well but if the Spec. does it for you then go for it just make sure you are getting a warranty and the dealer will back the bike after the sale too. Seven speed bikes are fast going the way of the dinosaur as most parts have to be ordered as the industry is catering more to the 9 speeds more often and even 8 speed is more or less relegated to the Low end of the industry. You would do well to look at GTs Avalanche and see the difference in Price and quality but I cannot knock Specialized, they make a great product too!
 
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