The Hardrock is Specialized’s entry level, aluminium framed, hardtail Mountain Bike that offers a great introduction to off road cycling. These versatile models with 80mm front suspension are perfect for exploring local trails will also happily double up as around town bikes. Although suitable for trails and tracks more serious Mountain Bikers venturing properly off road but still on a budget should consider the Rockhopper hardtail models which offer a very similar riding position but with improved spec’s so higher performance and more durable components and more suspension travel up front (100mm instead of 80mm).
Frame
| frame material |
Aluminium |
| frame description |
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium, fully butted, w/ canti bosses, 6061 alloy, double ORE down tube, externally relieved head tube, forged dropouts and reinforced disc mount, alloy replaceable derailleur hanger |
Braking
| brake caliper front |
Die cast, alloy “V” brake, 1pc. pad |
| brake caliper rear |
Die cast, alloy “V” brake, 1pc. pad |
| brake levers |
Alloy “V”-brake, two-finger, linear pull |
Drive
| bottom bracket |
Square taper, cartridge bearing, double crank stop |
| cassette (rear cogs) |
Shimano 8-speed, 11-34t |
| chain |
KMC X-8, 8-speed, reusable Missing Link |
| chainring(s) |
42/32/22, replaceable outer, w/ chainguard |
| crank |
SR Suntour XCT, 8-speed, square taper spindle |
| pedals |
Composite platform w/ moulded pins, toe clip compatible, 9/16″ w/ reflectors |
Gearing
| derailleur front |
Shimano Altus, 8-speed, 34.9mm clamp, top-swing, dual-pull |
| derailleur rear |
Shimano Altus, 8-speed, SGS cage |
| gears |
24 |
| shifter(s) |
Shimano Altus, 8-speed Rapidfire plus, SL type w/ optical display |
General
| extras |
Chain stay protector, reflectors, clear coat, owners manual |
| grips |
Specialized Enduro, dual compound |
| handlebar |
Hi-Ten riserbar, 35mm rise, 8 backsweep, 4 upsweep, 25.4mm |
| headset |
1-1/8″ threadless, loose ball w/ seals |
| saddle |
Specialized Body Geometry Hardrock, steel rails, front and rear bumpers, 143mm width |
| seat post |
Alloy, 2 bolt head, 30.9mm, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust |
| seat release / collar |
34.9mm, alloy, extruded QR lever/collar |
| stem |
Ahead, 4 bolt clamp, 20 rise, 25.4mm |
Suspension
| fork travel |
80mm |
| forks |
SR Suntour XCT (SF12-XCT-V4-P), 1pc. alloy lower, 28mm Hi-Ten stanchions, 1-1/8″ Hi-Ten steerer, coil/mcu spring w/ preload adj., 80mm travel |
Wheels
| hub front |
QR axle, sealed loose ball, 17mm contact, 32h |
| hub rear |
Double-sealed loose ball, 19mm contact, QR, 32h |
| inner tubes |
Schrader valve |
| rims |
Alex HR 26″, alloy double-wall, 24mm, pin joint, 32h |
| spokes |
Stainless silver, 2.0mm (14g) |
| tire front |
Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 26×2.0″ |
| tire rear |
Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 26×2.0″ |
| wheel size |
26″ |
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