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    Category
    Crosscountry
    2.5
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Suntour
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    26″
    Rim
    Tourney
    Drivetrain
    3 × 7
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    75mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Hardrock 26 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 26
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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)

    23 mph

    Hardrock 26

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    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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