Specialized Hardrock AX 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Specialized
Model Hardrock AX
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Specialized Hardrock AX Parts   
Available Sizes - 13.5 (inches) / 34.29 (cm)
- 13.5 (inches)
- 15.5 (inches) / 39.37 (cm)
- 15.5 (inches)
- 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches) / 52.07 (cm)
- 20.5 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Specialized Hardrock'R
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Aluminum Levers
Shimano Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Shimano Cassette
Front: SBC Aluminum Quick Release
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Araya GP-710
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Heat Treated
SBC 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSBC Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSBC Fast Fit
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
SBC Strongarm Sport
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Specialized Hardrock AX Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Unicrown Crown
SBC DirectDrive Chromoly
Fork typeSBC

Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock AX

Component group setsShimano Alivio
Available colors - Red
- yellow
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSBC Softlite Super
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Specialized Hardrock AX bike review

Specialized produced the Hardrock AX bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $449.99.
Hardrock AX bike is available in many sizes such as 13.5 (inches), 15.5 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20.5 (inches).
Specialized Mountain bike Hardrock AX can be found in a few colors, among these colors Red and yellow .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Specialized Hardrock'R tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya GP-710, 36-hole. Specialized equiped this exact model with Shimano brakes, aluminum levers braking system and Front: SBC aluminum quick release, Rear: Shimano cassette, Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Specialized used SBC 7005 aluminum, heat treated material for the frame. SBC aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Hardrock AX to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of SBC Fast Fit.
For the smoothest biking experience SBC Strongarm Sport, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to 1/2 x 3/32" chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Specialized, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift MRX-170 gear shift levers.