Iron Horse MT 500 1996 VS Specialized HARDROCK 1999 specs comparison
Iron Horse MT 500
General InfosModel | MT 500 |
Manufacturer | Iron Horse |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Satin red-Root Beer |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 16.5 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19.5 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 16.5 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19.5 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-7N LeversShimano STX M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Metal CR18 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted OversizeChromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
Handlebar construction | Leadtec |
Handlebar extender | Tsan Ming TMA 503 |
Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Iron Horse MT 500 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano STX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
Fork material | Semi-sloping CrownTange Chromoly |
Fork type | Tange |
Other Specs of Iron Horse MT 500
Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX and STX |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-946 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Velo VL-253 |
Seat post extension | 26.2 (millimeters) DiameterTahoma DP 310 |

Specialized Hardrock
General InfosModel | Hardrock |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Mirror Red-Black Cherry |
Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 23 (inches)- womens 15.5 (inches)- womens 18 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Specialized Hardrock'r |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Linear-pull LeversLee Chi ProMax Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano AceraXFront: Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeWeinmann 519 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeChung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Specialized Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Specialized A-1 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Specialized Headfirst Sport |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-UG50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 122.5 (millimeters) SpindleSpecialized Sport |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethSpecialized StrongArm |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-201 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth7-speed |
Specialized Hardrock Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly |
Fork type | Specialized |
Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | SteelSpecialized Platform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Specialized Hardrock Men's |
Seat post extension | AluminumPillar |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Iron Horse provided us with the latest version of its MT 500 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Iron Horse MT 500 Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized Hardrock manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Hardrock Mountain bike here