Specialized Hardrock 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Specialized
Model Hardrock
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Specialized Hardrock 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)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)
- 23 (inches) / 58.42 (cm)
- 23 (inches)
- womens 15.5 (inches)
- womens 18 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Specialized Crossroads III
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: Aluminum Quick Release
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Weinmann 519
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSteel
Headset size1 (inches)

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
SR Aluminum
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Specialized Hardrock Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Altus Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Altus
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeSBC

Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock

Component group setsShimano Altus
Available colors - Black
- red
- yellow
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSBC Supersoft Comfort
Seat post extension 26.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Specialized Hardrock bike review

Specialized produced the Hardrock bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $269.99.
Hardrock bike is available in many sizes such as 13.5 (inches), 15.5 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches), 21 (inches), 23 (inches), womens 15.5 (inches) and womens 18 (inches).
Specialized Mountain bike Hardrock can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, red and yellow .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Specialized Crossroads III tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 519, 36-hole. Specialized equiped this exact model with Shimano brakes, aluminum levers braking system and Front: aluminum quick release, Rear: Shimano cassette, Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Specialized used Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Steel high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Hardrock to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Steel.
For the smoothest biking experience SR aluminum, 22/32/42 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.