1998 Specialized Hardrock 15" deep purple
Do-it-all mountain bike. Best for 4’8”-5’2” riders. One of the last Hardrocks with light and indestructible CroMoly steel frame. 21-speed drivetrain, Shimano components, and 26”x2.1” all terrain tires. Subtle metallic deep purple color looks black without direct sunlight.
This is Kiki’s bike now.
NEW & UPGRADED COMPONENTS
- Tires: Maxxis 26”x2.0” front, CST 26”x2.0” rear
- Headset: Aheadset and Tange sealed bearings
- Chain: Shimano HG60, 1/2 x 3/32″ with key link for easy disassembly
- Inner tubes: Specialized
- Brakeset: ProMax V-brakes, aluminum levers
- Brake Pads: Shimano
- Cables and cables housing: Shimano, Jagwire
- Bottom Bracket: ZTTO sealed cartridge, 68mm English BB Shell Width
- Pedals: Wellgo LU-950 aluminum platform
- Handlebar grips: soft foam ergonomic
- Saddle: Serfas Neu-Gel with safety red lights (2 AAA batteries included)
- Tarlek Silicone protectors in all places where cables’ housing touch the frame
RESTORATION PICS:
ORIGINAL COMPONENTS
- Frame: 15” Specialized CroMoly steel direct drive tubing butted, TIG-welded; handmade in Taiwan
- Fork: Specialized CroMoly, unicrown crown
- Wheels: 26” Weinmann rims, Specialized hubs, stainless spokes, brass nipples
- Shift Levers: Grip Shift MRX-170
- Front Derailleur: Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Alivio
- Crankset: Specialized Strong Arm Sport, 24/34/42 teeth
- Rear Cogs: Shimano 7-speed, 11-28 teeth
- Seatpost: Aluminum micro-adjust, 30.4mm diameter
- Handlebars: Specialized aluminum
- Handlebar Stem: Specialized Fast Fit
- Headset: 1-1/8” steel