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MTB Reviews > Mountain bikes > Hardtail > Specialized Hardrock Sport
 Hardrock Sport
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$390.00 |
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Description: (from specialized.com)
# A1 Premium Aluminum frame, double butted TT, ORE DT, externally relieved head tube, reinforced disc mount, forged dropouts
# RST Gilla Plus T7 fork, 100mm, Cro-Mo steerer, 30mm stanchions, coil MCU w/ preload adjust
# Specialized 3D forged alloy stem, two bolt, 25.4mm, 10 degree rise
# Specialized Enduro grips, dual density Kraton
# Truvativ ISO Flow 3.0 crankset for Power Spline BB, replaceable rings
# Shimano FH-RM30L rear hub, cassette, 36h, QR
# Specialized Body Geometry, ATB saddle |
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| Pros | Frame, wheels, price and overall look | | Cons | Shifters, tires | | Verdict | My wife gave me this bike for my 40th birthday and I ride ocassionally but hard when I do. I have ridden more recently and the shifters have noticeably worn and act up. It's been 2.5 years and I ready for some upgrades. Overall, this bike performs very well when tuned-up and maintained well. The frame, head set and handles bars are strong as I'm 210 lbs. and this bike takes some force from my riding style. | | Recommended for: Recreational riders |
| Pros | Light weight. Sturdy frame. Super fast bike. | | Cons | None | | Verdict | I have a 2002 Hardrock. The bike is 6 years old but has been ridden hard until this year. Has taken some beatings on the trail but nothing has broken. Bike seams solid. I did upgrade the shifters and derailures to Shimano XT. Also upgraded the brakes to Shimano Single Digit 7 with Speed Dial 7 Levers. Setup is awsome! May consider upgrading crankset to LX with the external bottom bracket. | | Recommended for: Anyone |
| Pros | Very strong frame......looks cool......pretty light (comparing to other hardtails @ same price).......and what better than a Specialized!! | | Cons | none......it's perfect! | | Verdict | great bike for new trail or mountain bikers.....it will last forever if you take care of it. | | Recommended for: First-time buyers |
| Pros | Great setup, This was my first bike I had ever purchased and was more then pleased. I put a little over 2000 miles before I bought a more expensive bike. The RST Gilla was more then you ever need on that bike. Took everything I could throw at it in 6 different states. | | Cons | The front end seemed a little heavy. | | Verdict | If you are looking for a entry level bike, This is gold for the small price you pay. | | Recommended for: First-time buyers |
| Pros | sturdy, except for the pedals | | Cons | im 250 lbs and i wore out the stock pedals in a month, hard tail makes you sore after an hour or two | | Verdict | buy a thudbuster seatpost and upgrade the pedals when you get it. I like to ride pretty hard and Im doing my darndest to find the weakspots in it. So far, just the pedals. | | Recommended for: Anyone |
| Pros | the price, sturdiness | | Cons | like the other reviewer, shifting is not as smooth as I would like, so will probably upgrade derailures. | | Verdict | Overall a great bike for the $$ |
| Pros | a very sturdy, i'd say mid-weight bike | | Cons | shifting is not as smooth as i like, but the shop said they'd tune it for me no problem. | | Verdict | i recommend it. i have already taken on some single tracks that would destroy a huffy or department store special! | | Recommended for: Anyone |
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