1991 Specialized Hardrock 17" jet black

Do-it-all bike, best for 5’2”-5’8” riders. Perfect commuter components: indestructible and light CroMoly steel frame, 21-speed Shimano Biopace-SG drivetrain, raised handlebar and comfort saddle for relaxed riding position, 26″x1.5″ city street tires.

This is Briana’s bike now.

New & upgraded components

  • Tires: Specialized Nimbus EX 26”x1.5” city street tires with puncture protection
  • Shift levers: SRAM MRX 7×3 grip shifters
  • Handlebar grips: SRAM GripShift
  • Chain: Shimano CN-UG50 ½”x3/32”, Dark Gray
  • Inner tubes: Specialized/Kenda
  • Cables and cable housing: Shimano/Jagwire
  • Brake pads: Shimano
  • Rack and bottle mounting bolts: stainless steel
  • Pedals: HTT-P15 aluminum cage resin platform with reflectors
  • Saddle: Takahashi Panmax leather comfort saddle, made in Japan
  • Tarlec Silicone protectors in all places where cables/housing touch the frame

Original components

  • Frame: 17” Specialized Direct Drive CroMoly steel main tubes, TIG welded, handmade in Taiwan
  • Fork: Specialized Direct Drive CroMoly steel, unicrown crown
  • Wheels: 26” Araya VP-20 rims, Shimano hubs, stainless spokes, brass nipples
  • Chainrings: Shimano Biopace-SG
  • Brakes: Shimano SLR, Shimano 200GS levers
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano 200GS, bottom-pull/clamp-on
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano 200GS
  • Bottom Bracket: Shimano
  • Crankset: Shimano 200GS
  • Chainrings: Biopace-SG elliptical, 26/36/46 teeth
  • Rear Cogs: 7-speed, 11-28 teeth
  • Seatpost: Alloy, 26.6 mm diameter
  • Handlebars and stem: Steel
  • Headset: 1″ threaded, steel