Specialized Hardrock A1 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Specialized
Model Hardrock A1
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Specialized Hardrock A1 Parts   
Available Sizes - 13 (inches) / 33.02 (cm)
- 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (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
Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Aluminum Quick Release
Front: Specialized Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya GP-710
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsSpecialized A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSpecialized Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSpecialized Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
IG
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeSpecialized Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Specialized Strong Arm Sport
Gear shift leversShimano Rapidfire
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Specialized Hardrock A1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeSpecialized

Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock A1

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Mirror blue
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized Springlite
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Specialized Hardrock A1 bike review

Specialized produced the Hardrock A1 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $430.00.
Hardrock A1 bike is available in many sizes such as 13 (inches), 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Specialized Mountain bike Hardrock A1 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Mirror blue .
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, 32-hole. Specialized equiped this exact model with Linear-pull brakes, aluminum levers braking system and Front: Specialized aluminum, Q/R, Rear: aluminum quick release hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Specialized used Specialized A1 Premium aluminum material for the frame. Specialized aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Hardrock A1 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Specialized aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Specialized Strong Arm Sport, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to IG chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Specialized, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Rapidfire gear shift levers.