Bikes up to 60% offWe monitor over 40,000 bikes daily to find the best prices

Today’s Deals

2012 Specialized

Hardrock

A 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
Compare the full range

FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 80mm
ForkSuntour XCT
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 7
GroupsetX3, Altus
BrakesRim
Where to Buy
Similar Bikes
Top Comparison
Insights
Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Hardrock
Other Crosscountry bikes
Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

27 mph

Hardrock

27 mph

Similar Bikes

Highest gear

(descending)

Reviews
BikeRadar
Specialized Hardrock Disc review

May 2012 · Steve Worland

A great frame and a well put together bike, let down on rough trails by compromised fork performance

Read Review

Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, fully butted, w/ canti bosses, 6061 alloy, double ORE down tube, externally relieved head tube, forged dropouts and reinforced disc mount, alloy replaceable derailleur hanger

Fork

SR Suntour XCT (SF12-XCT-V4-P), 1pc. alloy lower, 28mm Hi-Ten stanchions, 1-1/8"" alloy steerer, coil/mcu spring w/ preload adj. 80mm travel

Travel80mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

Square taper, cartridge bearing, double crank stop

Headset

1-1/8"" threadless, loose ball w/ seals

Stem

Ahead, 4 bolt clamp, 20º rise, 25.4mm

Handlebar

Hi-Ten riserbar, 35mm rise, 8º backsweep, 4º upsweep, 25.4mm

Saddle

Specialized Body Geometry Hardrock, steel rails, front and rear bumpers, 143mm width

Seatpost

Alloy, 2 bolt head, 30.9mm, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust

TypeRigid

Pedals

Composite platform w/ molded pins, toe clip compatible, 9/16"" w/ reflectors

Grips

Specialized Enduro, dual compound

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X3, 7-speed, long cage

Front Derailleur

Shimano Altus, 8-speed, 34.9mm clamp, top-swing, dual-pull

Crank

SR Suntour XCT, 8-speed, square taper spindle

Shifters

SRAM X3, 7-speed, trigger

Cassette

Shimano 7-speed, 12-32t

Chain

KMC X-8, 8-speed, reusable Missing Link

Brakes

Front: Die cast, alloy ""V"" brake, 1pc. pad, Rear: Die cast, alloy ""V"" brake, 1pc. pad

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Alloy ""V""-brake, two-finger, linear pull

Wheels
Rims

Alex HR 26"", alloy double-wall, 24mm, pin joint, 32h

Spokes

Stainless silver, 2.0mm (14g)

Front Hub

QR axle, sealed loose ball, 17mm contact, 32h

Rear Hub

Double-sealed loose ball, 19mm contact, QR, 32h

Tires

Front: Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 26x2.0"", Rear: Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 26x2.0""

Rider Notes
Riders Also Viewed

First added July 9

Last updated July 9

Not listed for 2,521 days