Specialized hardrock the standard in hardtail mountain bike design. It has rst capa lt forks, shimano acera derailleur 8 speed, shimano v brakes, truvativ x forge. The specialized hardrock classic is a mountain bike with a chromoly and steel frame. Frame the 2002 model year saw the newlook hardcore hardrock make its debut, all flared squaresection tubes and. The frame comes in colors like green, purple and explorer green. I have a 2012 specialized hardrock sport disc 29er in graysilverwhite. Is that possible and where cn i find the brakes to do it. Same high strength as last year in a lighter frame with specs like a1 premium aluminum manipulated mainframe, 3d box downtubeheadtube, forged dropouts, replaceable derailleur hanger and disc brake specific configuration no bosses. The hardrock is specializeds entrylevel hardtail, but its fourbike range tops out at around the.
Specialized hardrock buy or sell mountain bikes in. Hi, i am fixing my mountain bike up and i have a few questions. Specialized hardtail mountain bikes for sale bikeexchange. Specialized hardrock whether busting down a dirt path or cruising to class, the hardrock delivers versatility and value. The hardrockr is a recreational, long lasting mountain biking tire with an aggressive, yet smooth rolling tread. Specialized takes entry level to the next level with the hardrock 650b. It has huge tires that continually get in the way of the rider. A1 premium aluminum frame with ore downtube for a lighter, more compliant and durable bike 80mmtravel sr suntour fork with preload adjustment and sizespecific spring rates means the suspension is dialed for your size specialized fast trak sport tires use adaptive tread technology for lower rolling resistance, but have plenty of grip for. Its the best hardrock, but does the frame deserve your attention.
This manual contains important safety, performance and service information. Bicycle owners manual 9th edition, 2007 this manual meets en standards 14764, 14765, 14766 and 14781. Read it before you take the first ride on your new bicycle, and keep it for reference. Specialized hardrock 650b houston bike shop bike barn. That is why specialized is the choice of riders on the world. Directx raytracing available with supported games, graphics chips, and requires windows 10 april update or newer. Theyre a pain going up hills, they create tons of friction going down, and the extra knobs arent that big a benefit in a fix. And a flat tire currently cause the inner tube valve is leaking. Originally released in 1993, there are 18 versions of this bike. I first started riding 2 years ago and i couldnt justify spending loads on a bike so i bought a specialized hardrock. Hi, going to the hard rock in a couple of weeks time and was wandering if i can upgrade to concierge level with resort credits. The company also offers an extensive line of bike accessories, including helmets, water bottles, jerseys, tires, and shoes. I also upgraded the pedals, seat, handle bar to a raised one.
Specialized body geometry xc saddle with front and rear bumpers for offroad durability. Sram 7speed cassette replaces freewheel mechanism of years past for lighter weight and more durability. The multidirectional knobs provide great traction for more grip, especially in turns. Unfollow specialized hardrock to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Specialized s hardrock 26 offers great handling, great looks, and a great price all in the same smooth package. But the reason i went on with the upgrades is because i got all of them at great online deals either from places like pricepoint or jenson, or at ebay.
Eriks bike, board and ski is a full service bike shop, ski shop and snowboard shop. Sep 09, 20 modifiability the fact that they hot rock 16 features a 1 18th headtube means that its one of the most modifiable bikes in its class. Any quality fork you get will be a significant increase. The hardrock r is a recreational, long lasting mountain biking tire with an aggressive, yet smooth rolling tread. The retail value of all these upgrades exceed the total value of the bike. Feb 17, 2009 i just bought a 2009 specialized hardrock base model and want to upgrade the front brakes to disc. I show the process of upgrading my homebrew cyclocross bike from a 7 speed drive train, up to a 10 speed drive train. Private ad 1 2 km 5 km 10 km 20 km 50 km 100 km 200 km 500 km. Fork upgrade for a 20 hardrock 29er when i bought my hardrock, i upgraded to a rockshox xc32 tk. Hardrock hr specialized mountain bike bicycle, 17 seat tube, silver. Specializeds hardrock 26 offers great handling, great looks, and a great price all in the same smooth package. With its bright white frame and healthy dose of component upgrades, the specialized hardrock sport disc lets you experience the benefits of expanding your mountain bike budget a little further. Crafted from their a1 premium aluminum, the frame is light, durable and nimble, while the sr suntour fork offers up 75mm of. Enduro mountainbike magazine high quality mountain bike.
I got 2 flow rims because they were on sale and shipping for 2 was the same as for one. Ive got a 10 hr comp as my hardtail, all ive done is change the fork for a rs recon silver, and put slx hydraulic brakes on it. Files restore requires a microsoft 365 subscription sold separately. Inside tech building a hardtail frame thatll last a lifetime and is still light enough to ride isnt easy, but in the 25plus years that weve been building mountain bikes, weve. I know alot of people dont think hard rocks are any good but some of us started. From the mean streets to demanding dirt trails, the hardrock delivers performance and durability in a package that looks good and is built to be solid as a rock. I got a specialized hard rock a few years ago and i liked it so much i stayed with specialized and got another. The specialized hardrock sport is a mountain bike with an aluminum, chromoly and steel a1 specialized direct drive frame. Specialized hardrockr mtb tire bike tires eriks bike shop. Replace your worn out mountain bike tires with the specialized hardrockr 29 inch mountain bike tire. It feels good to me and i learned a hell of a lot with it. Replace your worn out mountain bike tires with the specialized hardrock r 29 inch mountain bike tire. Today, specialized produces a full range of highend. I prefer both so my upgrades will benefit both sides of the field.
The 29inch wheels make quick work of rough terrain, and with disc brakes and a tunable suspension fork trail chatter is no obstacle. I started out on a 300 dollar hardrock and now im on an epic racing cat 1 and varsity in the socal high school league. And soon i will need to upgrade the rear wheel too. Both altus shifters have largely useless indicator windows, but no twoway triggers youre. With years of refinement, the hardrock has evolved to be one of the most loved mtbs on sale today. Putting 500 dollars into a specialized sirrus is insane, unless you have one of the top end ones which are well over dollars.
Inside tech building a hardtail frame thatll last a lifetime and is still light enough to ride isnt easy, but in the 25plus years that weve been building mountain bikes, weve learned a thing. Specialized hardrock xc mountain bike, hardtail, charcoal, enhanced aluminum alloy frame, 21speed 3x7, 26 wheels, tektro linearpull brakes, tektro linearpull levers, rst capatl forks with lockout feature, truvativ crankset and bottom bracket, shimano altus rear derailleur, shimano mfhg37 cassette, quickrelease seat post clamp, quickrelease front and rear wheel skewers, etc. The bicycle may require minimal service adjustments without the need of replacing any parts. Its a well built bike, that can be turned into a hard core street bike, or and hard core trail bike. I replaced the cassette, rear derailleur, chain, and shifters along with new. Crafted from their a1 premium aluminum, the frame is light, durable and nimble, while the sr suntour fork serves up 75mm of bumpbusting travel. Weight unlike many bikes in its price range, the hot rock 16 has an aluminium frame. Its tough 650b aluminum rims are ready for years of commuting and singletrack riding, and the shimano 21speed drivetrain makes. Specialized hardrock sport disc 29er 2014 new zealands leading adventure biking company since 1996 posted on thursday, october 17th, 20 at 11. Specialised hardrock for sale in uk view 65 bargains. Its not the lightest bike, but its a featherweight compared to. When it comes down to finetuning your dream bike, look no further than our full line of bicycle components.
Its nicer than the suntour that comes stock, but its still a coil spring, and only 80mm. Max recommended for the hardrock would be 120mm, i checked with specialized reply with quote. Due to the frame materials, we estimate that this bike weighs around 30 pounds. Sep 20, 2017 this feature is not available right now. Specialized 2015 sworks allez carbon fork 45mm rake new oem.
I have the specialized hardrock mountain bike 2009. Specialized hardrock ladies mountain bike size 15 inch good condition blue. Specialized fast trak lk sport tires use a reduced knob height for lower rolling resistance. Fully butted a1 premium aluminum frame with double ore down tube makes for a lighter weight, more compliant and longer lasting bike. The bicycle looks good, may have minimal cosmetic only blemishes on the frame, fork, components, parts andor accessories. Specialized rockhopper 29er mountain bike, medium frame, upgraded rockshox forks. I plan to upgrade to 9 speed x9 shiftersshimano hg61 1236t casette and maybe upgrade the rear derailleur to x7. Shimano components take care of shifting tasks, and parts from tektro, sunrace, and specialized handle the rest.
It is a great midrange bike for people who love to ride but arent shaveyourlegs xc racers. Upgrade specialized hardrock singletrack magazine forum. Specialized alloy linearpull brakes, linearpull levers. With durable, performancedriven components, powerful disc brakes, a bump absorbing suspension fork, and nimble, playful sport trail 650b geometry, youll be left feeling confident and inspired if you choose the hardrock disc. Purple and pink specialized hard rock ultra, serial. Upgrading my 2012 specialized hardrock in beginners. Specialized hardrock sport needs some parts to complete, good project specialized hardrock sport lightweight aluminium mountain bike project bike. Feel free to comment, ill try to respond as fast as i can. Specialized takes entry level to the next level with the hardrock 26. Gets hard to push on long flat rides, probably because of. Originally released in 1997, there are 3 versions of this bike. Mission control is a specialized app dedicated to our turbo range of electric bikes. Mens specialized hardrock comp mountain bike 24 specialized are top bicycle brand and they are build to last not like apollo or carrera bikes. Hey i purchashed a specialized hardrock 2011 standard edition recently and am looking to upgrade some parts on it, especially the forks because ive been told the suntours that come with it are not good.
Update my specialized not your average hardrock wnew. Sr suntour is still responsible for the front fork, but it is of the xcm variety and features 30mm hitens stanchions along with springassisted seals. Specialized hardrock sport finished upgrades youtube. Since my last video ive gotten new tires, new brakes, new pedals, new crankset, and a bike computer. All of these factors make the hot rock 16 one of the most popular bikes for the modset.
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