1992 Specialized Hardrock Ultra 15" cranberry purple CONVERSION to 700c gravel bike

Step 1. Restoration to the original conditions.

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Classic do-it-all mountain bike. Best for 4’8”-5’2” riders.  Light and indestructible CroMoly steel frame in stunning cranberry purple, 21-speed Shimano transmission, 26”x1.95” all terrain tires. 

This eye candy is Jem’s now, converted to a gravel bike with 700c wheels. Click here to see some restoration pics.

Step 2. Conversion into gravel bike

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CONVERSION MATERIALS

  • 700c wheelset capable of handling 18-42mm tires
  • Brooks C19 camdium all weather saddle
  • Fat-Cat yellow cables housings
  • Yellow 3-bearing non-slip lightweight nylon fiber platform pedals
  • Yellow OURY grips
Added some cheerful bright yellow into the color scheme.