1997 Specialized Hardrock 20 Boys 'black'

Rare vintage Specialized Hardrock. Simply couldn’t resist to buy it – it is well built, tough, and light. I modernized its rugged vintage look with modern silver cable housings and fat tires.

Best for 5-8 years old riders 4’0″-4’6″ tall, with 22″-25″ inseam. It is kids bike, but I’ve seen 150+ lbs riders using a variant of this bike as a BMX. CroMoly steel frame, 20″-diameter wheels, 6-speed shifter, cantilever brakes, fat all terrain tires.  The original 1997 Specialized catalog (page 59) indicates the color of this bike as black; however it is rather ‘dark cherry’, just look at the photos.

This is Josh son’s bike now.

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RESTORATOPN PICS

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NEW & UPGRADED COMPONENTS

  • Front tire: Kenda 20″x1.95″ 
  • Rear tire: CST BMF Freestyle 20″x1.95″
  • Cables and housings: Jagwire Silver
  • Chain: Shimano CN-UG50 NOS
  • Brake pads:  C-Star
  • Handlebar grips: Bontrager SSR
  • Saddle: the original Specialized Junior saddle has imperfections; new junior saddle can be installed instead.

ORIGINAL COMPONENTS

  • Frame: Specislized DirectDrive Custom, TIG welded
  • Fork: Specialized Hi-Tensile unicrown
  • Wheels: 20″-diameter, alloy rims, nutted axles, stainless spokes, brass nipples
  • Headset: sealed, black
  • Stem: TIG welded, 40 degree rise
  • Handlebar: steel, flat
  • Brakes: Shimano alloy cantilever
  • Brake levers: Dia-Compe PC-1n Junior
  • Crankset: One-piece 40T with chainguard
  • Bottom Bracket: ball-bearing for one-piece crank
  • Rear derailleur: Shimano TY-22 with protective guard (your kid will not damage the derailleur)
  • Shift lever: GripShift MRX-170, right only, 6-speed
  • Pedals: junior resin with reflectors
  • Cogs: Shimano HG 14-28, six speed
  • Seatpost: Specialized steel, chromed seat binder
  • Saddle: Specialized Mini Mountain