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.
RESTORATOPN PICS
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