Reply To: 2008 Specialized Hardrock Comp advice

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Hi Chris,

Thanks very much for trying to help!  Yes, it’s the Disk one.  I found more info on bikepedia.com, hopefully it’s accurate.  I’m copying and pasting, hopefully this will work.

I have contacted Specialized so i’ll see what they say and yes, i might just take my bike down to the dealer and see if they have time to give me some advice.

If i do decide to try and clean up the bike some any standard cleaning/maintenance tools you’d recommend?  How ’bout a basic how to manual for mountain bikes.  I’ll check out the Park Tool’s website, thanks.

Good to know the old frame can still Rock On!

 
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<td colspan=”2″>Frame & Fork</td>
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<td class=”FieldHeader”>Frame Construction</td>
<td>TIG-welded</td>
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<td class=”FieldHeader”>Frame Tubing Material</td>
<td>A1 premium aluminum</td>
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<td class=”FieldHeader”>Fork Brand & Model</td>
<td>SR Suntour SF7-XCM, 80/100mm travel (varies with size)</td>
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<td class=”FieldHeader”>Fork Material</td>
<td>Aluminum/steel, single crown crown</td>
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<td class=”FieldHeader”>Rear Shock</td>
<td>Not applicable</td>
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<td colspan=”2″>Components</td>
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<td class=”FieldHeader”>Component Group</td>
<td>Mountain Mix</td>
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<td class=”FieldHeader”>Brakeset</td>
<td>Avid BB-5 w/6″ rotor brakes, Shimano EF-50 levers</td>
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<td class=”FieldHeader”>Shift Levers</td>
<td>Shimano EF-50</td>
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<td class=”FieldHeader”>Front Derailleur</td>
<td>Shimano Altus FD-M310-6, top swing</td>
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<td class=”FieldHeader”>Rear Derailleur</td>
<td>Shimano Acera RD-M340</td>
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<td class=”FieldHeader”>Crankset</td>
<td>SR Suntour XCM-T312, 22/32/44 teeth</td>
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<td class=”FieldHeader”>Pedals</td>
<td>Steel cage/composite body</td>
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<td class=”FieldHeader”>Bottom Bracket</td>
<td>Shimano BB-ES25, 118mm spindle</td>
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<td class=”FieldHeader”>BB Shell Width</td>
<td>68mm</td>
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<td class=”FieldHeader”>Rear Cogs</td>
<td>8-speed, 11 – 32 teeth</td>
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<td class=”FieldHeader”>Chain</td>
<td>KMX X8, 1/2 x 3/32″</td>
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<td class=”FieldHeader”>Seatpost</td>
<td>Specialized alloy two bolt, 30.9mm diameter</td>
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<td class=”FieldHeader”>Saddle</td>
<td>Specialized Aggro w/kevlar sides</td>
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<td class=”FieldHeader”>Handlebar</td>
<td>Alloy riser</td>
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<tr class=”row”>
<td class=”FieldHeader”>Handlebar Extensions</td>
<td>Not included</td>
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<td class=”FieldHeader”>Handlebar Stem</td>
<td>Specialized 3D forged alloy 25.4mm</td>
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<td class=”FieldHeader”>Headset</td>
<td>1 1/8″ threadless</td>
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<td colspan=”2″>Wheels</td>
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<td class=”FieldHeader”>Hubs</td>
<td>Specialized Hi-Lo Disc</td>
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<td class=”FieldHeader”>Rims</td>
<td>Specialized/Alex HRD 26, 32-hole</td>
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<td class=”FieldHeader”>Tires</td>
<td>26 x 2.1″ Specialized Resolution wire</td>
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<td class=”FieldHeader”>Spoke Brand</td>
<td>Stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge</td>
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<td class=”FieldHeader”>Spoke Nipples</td>
<td>Unspecified</td>
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