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    Hardrock2012 Specialized
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    MSRP
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    3.1
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Suntour XCT
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		26″
    		Rim
    		X3, Altus
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 7
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		80mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    		The Specialized Hardrock is a 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Hardrock
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    Gear Range

    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

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Hardrock2012 Specialized
    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

    Travel: 80mm

    Spring Type: Coil

    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

    Type: Rigid

    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

    Type: Rim

    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""

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