Specialized Hardrock GX FS 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Specialized
Model Hardrock GX FS
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Specialized Hardrock GX FS 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)
- 23 (inches) / 58.42 (cm)
- 23 (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
Weinmann 519
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays
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 GX FS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork materialTriple-clamp
Fork typeSBC Top Gun

Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock GX FS

Component group setsNot Available
Available colors - Dark blue
- green
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSBC Softlite Super
Seat post extension 30.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Specialized Hardrock GX FS bike review

Specialized produced the Hardrock GX FS bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $449.99.
Hardrock GX FS bike is available in many sizes such as 13.5 (inches), 15.5 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches), 20.5 (inches) and 23 (inches).
Specialized Mountain bike Hardrock GX FS can be found in a few colors, among these colors Dark blue and green .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Specialized Hardrock'R 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: SBC aluminum quick release, Rear: Shimano cassette, Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Specialized used Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays material for the frame. SBC aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Hardrock GX FS 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.