1991 Specialized Hardrock conversion to urban cruiser 18"
Classic mountain bike converted to a cool, comfortable, and very capable urban cruiser with all modern components.
Best for 5’5″-5’11” riders.
This bike is an artistic rendition of the super comfortable British ‘All Steel’ bikes:
– Based on the light and indestructible 1991 Specialized Hardrock frame
– Short stem and swept back handlebar create super comfortable upright riding position.
– 1×7 drivetrain with large 11-34 teeth cassette makes this bike ready to climb any hills with ease.
– Original Specialized Rockombo 26”x1.95” tires are comfortable on-or-off-roads alike.
– Contrasting black/yellow color scheme make this bike highly visible (read safe) on the road.
I took a liberty to accentuate bright yellow logo on the frame with yellow pedals, handlebar grips, cable housings, and saddle. The original frame was de-rusted, and repainted with 3 layers of gloss black and 3 layers of the clear coat. I preserved the original Specialized decals.
This is bike is available for $450. Please email me directly at bikesheaven1@gmail.com with any questions. Shipping in the continental USA is available for $250.
Restoration Pics
New components
- Tires: Specialized Rockombo 26”x1.95” all terrain tires
- Stem: short quill steel
- Handlebar: swept back alloy
- Shift lever: MicroSHIFT 7-speed
- Derailleur: MicroSHIFT 7-speed, can handle 34T cogs
- Chain: KMC X8 silver
- Inner tubes: Specialized/Kenda
- Cables and cable housing: Jagwire yellow
- Brakes: Shimano cantilever brake BR-CT91
- Rack and bottle mounting bolts: stainless steel
- Pedals: MZYRCH composite platform with sealed bearings, yellow
- Handlebar grips: ODI foam comfort yellow
- Saddle: Origin8 comfort leather gel
Original components
- Frame: 18” Specialized SFS off-road Chrome-moly double taper stays, STR, Forged dropouts, all braze-ons, large diameter top tube
- Fork: Specialized Unicrown fork, Chrome-moly, Forged dropout w/retention tip
- Wheels: 26” Araya MP-22, Polished rims, Shimano 200GS hubs
- Tires: Specialized Crossroads II 26×1.5″, stainless spokes, brass nipples
- Derailleurs: Shimano 200GS
- Shifters: Shimano Rapid Fire
- Cranks: Shimano 201GS
- Chainring: Biopace Superglide 28/38/48T, Freehub 13-30T
- Pedals: HT-P15K
- Brakes: Shimano 200GS
- Seatpost: CP 26.6mm diameter, 300mm length
- Handlebar: Black 80mm rise w/foam grip
- Stem: Black TIG 40 degrees
- Headset: 1″ threaded, precision steel
- Saddle: Specialized Comfort Gel