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2012 Specialized

Hardrock

A 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 80mm
ForkSuntour XCT
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 7
GroupsetX3, Altus
BrakesRim
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nimblestable
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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

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44 km/h

Hardrock

44 km/h

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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

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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""

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