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MTB Reviews > Mountain bikes > Hardtail bikes > Specialized Hardrock Disc
* This fully butted A1 Premium Aluminum frame offers improved fatigue life and comfort in a high performance and lightweight chassis, with an ORE top/down tube, externally relieved headtube and reinforced disc-brake mount.
* An SR Suntour suspension fork features a smooth 80mm of travel, with external preload adjustment for fine-tuned performance.
* Dual compound Enduro grips offer
Specialized Hardrock Disc Reviews
Description: (from specialized.com)
* This fully butted A1 Premium Aluminum frame offers improved fatigue life and comfort in a high performance and lightweight chassis, with an ORE top/down tube, externally relieved headtube and reinforced disc-brake mount.
* An SR Suntour suspension fork features a smooth 80mm of travel, with external preload adjustment for fine-tuned performance.
* Dual compound Enduro grips offer
a comfortable handhold on long rides.
* The Specialized XC saddle features abrasion-resistant side patches for enhanced durability.
* Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport tires have a low knob height for efficiency and shoulder knobs for precise cornering.
* 7-speed EZ-fire shifters provide predictably smooth, accurate gear changes.
* The Shimano crankset shifts smoothly and is a rock-solid performer in a wide range of conditions.
* The simple and powerful mechanical disc brakes use 6-inch rotors to make each stop easy to control.
* The Specialized XC saddle features abrasion-resistant side patches for enhanced durability.
* Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport tires have a low knob height for efficiency and shoulder knobs for precise cornering.
* 7-speed EZ-fire shifters provide predictably smooth, accurate gear changes.
* The Shimano crankset shifts smoothly and is a rock-solid performer in a wide range of conditions.
* The simple and powerful mechanical disc brakes use 6-inch rotors to make each stop easy to control.
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Reviews
on July 16, 2011
Pros
like the other reviews its a solid well built bike for the price tag. components are responsive and smooth once they are adjusted properly. not much flash, its a work horse.
Cons
plastic pedals are junk. seat can be uncomfortable at times not the kind of seat you want to be on all day long. also needs more aggessive tread pattern on tires.
Review
compared to trek, cannondale etc. you cant beat the price and quality of a specialized. i really like my hard rock.
on April 7, 2011
Pros
Strong frame that can take a beating and decent shifters. Best bike i found in its price range as well.
Cons
Plastic Pedals broke quickly and though it shifts great, its derailer needs to be adjusted frequently
Review
Great Bike, I love mine and highly recommend it!
Pros
very Lightwaight, strong components, love the trigger sifhters, good tires. great bike!!
Cons
the plastic pedals, I replace them for crank brothers 50/50.
Review
I will recommend this bike.
Pros
Lightweight
solid
good components
good fit & finish (workmanship)
solid
good components
good fit & finish (workmanship)
Cons
seat is slightly uncomfortable on a long ride
Review
I looked at a LOT of bikes in this price range before deciding on this one. Everything was a trade-off. Most of the other bikes I looked at featured a 100mm fork, as opposed to 80mm on the hardrock, but, at 6'1" and 245, if I bottom out, 20mm isn't going to make much difference.
The thing that really stood out for me was the super smooth and precise shifting, far better than any of the others I tried, once again a major advantage for a big guy.
I am 48 years old, so I doubt I will be riding competitively, but if I ever outgrow this bike I will definitely be looking at another Specialized. I couldn't be happier.
The thing that really stood out for me was the super smooth and precise shifting, far better than any of the others I tried, once again a major advantage for a big guy.
I am 48 years old, so I doubt I will be riding competitively, but if I ever outgrow this bike I will definitely be looking at another Specialized. I couldn't be happier.
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