Specialized HARDROCK SPORT 1998 VS Trek 6500 1997 specs comparison

Specialized Hardrock Sport
General InfosModel | Hardrock Sport |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - yellow-Dark mirror red |
Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 23 (inches) |
Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 23 (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 | Aluminum LeversLinear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Aluminum Quick ReleaseFront: Specialized Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeWeinmann 519 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-buttedChromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Specialized Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Specialized Fast Fit |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Steel |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)UG |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Specialized Sealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethSpecialized Strong Arm Sport |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Specialized Hardrock Sport Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly |
Fork type | Specialized |
Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock Sport
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Specialized Softlite |
Seat post extension | 30.4 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |

Trek 6500
General InfosModel | 6500 |
Manufacturer | Trek |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Red |
Sizes | - 14.5 (inches)- 16.5 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19.5 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT-SFront: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho KS |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Alivio LeversShimano Alivio M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano AlivioFront: System 1 Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMatrix Guru |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Easton EA60 ProGram Tapered Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | System 1 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | System 1 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Tange-Seiki Passage |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethShimano Alivio |
Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth7-speed |
Trek 6500 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano Alivio |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly |
Fork type | Trek |
Other Specs of Trek 6500
Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC and Alivio |
Pedals details | System 1 With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Trek |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterSystem 1 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its Hardrock Sport bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized Hardrock Sport Mountain bike here
- Get your Trek 6500 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek 6500 Mountain bike here