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2014 Specialized

Hardrock 26

A 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 75mm
ForkSuntour
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 7
GroupsetTourney
BrakesRim
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Hardrock 26
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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)

23 mph

Hardrock 26

27 mph

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc review

Jul 2014 · Steve Williams

The Hardrock can survive trails, but only just, and it won’t improve as you do

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, ORE downtube, externally relieved headtube, forged dropouts, reinforced disc mount, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger

Fork

SR Suntour M3020, coil/MCU spring, steel steerer, preload adj. 1 pc. alloy V-brake only lower, 25.4mm steel stanchions, mini boot seals, 75mm travel

Travel75mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

Square taper, cartridge bearings, 68mm shell

Headset

1-1/8"" threadless, loose ball

Stem

Alloy, 4-bolt clamp, 10-degree rise, 25.4mm

Handlebar

Specialized riser bar, Hi-Ten steel, 640mm wide, 8-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 35mm rise, 25.4mm

Saddle

Specialized Body Geometry Hardrock, steel rails, 143mm

Seatpost

Alloy, 2-bolt, micro-adjust, 12.5mm offset, 30.9mm, 300mm/350mm/400mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Composite platform, w/ reflectors, 9/16""

Grips

Specialized Body Geometry XCT, Kraton w/ gel, 132mm

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Tourney, 7-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Tourney, 7-speed, 34.9mm clamp, top-swing, dual-pull

Crank

Alloy, square taper spindle

Shifters

Shimano ST-EF51, 7-speed trigger, w/ integrated brake lever

Cassette

Shimano, 7-speed freewheel, 14-34

Chain

KMC Z7

Brakes

Front: Die-cast, alloy V-brake, 60mm 1pc. pad, linear pull, Rear: Die-cast, alloy V-brake, 60mm 1pc. pad, linear pull

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Shimano, included w/ shifter

Wheels
Rims

HR V-brake 26"", double-wall, CNC braking surface, 25mm, pin joint, 32h

Spokes

Stainless, 14g (2.0mm)

Front Hub

V-brake, alloy, sealed, loose ball, steel axle, QR, 32h

Rear Hub

V-brake, alloy, sealed, loose ball, steel axle, QR, 32h

Tires

Front: Specialized Fast Trak Sport, 26x2.0"", wire bead, 40TPI, Rear: Specialized Fast Trak Sport, 26x2.0"", wire bead, 40TPI

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