1998 Specialized Hardrock 15" (Small) blue

Solid do-it-all mountain bike in beautiful blue with white/silver accent. Best for 4’8″-5’2″ riders. Specialized catalog describes it as follow: “Pay less for an ‘all terrain’ bike and you are getting ripped off somehow”. Perfect entry level bike with indestructible CroMoly steel frame, 21-speed Shimano drivetrain, 26″ wheels with all terrain 26″x1.95″ tires. Completely restored and ready to ride.

Available for $350. Email me at bikesheaven1@gmail.com or text/call (650) 733-6309 with any questions. Shipping in the continental USA is $250

Historic & Technical references

New & Upgraded components

  • Chain: KMC Z51RB Rust-Buster, Silver, 116L, with key link for easy disassembly
  • Cables, housings, ferrules, cable end caps
  • Inner tubes: Kenda 26×1.95″
  • Saddle: Schwinn comfort leather gel
  • Kickstand: Greenfiend, aluminum, made in USA

Original components

  • Frame: Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays, TIG-welded.
  • Fork: Specialized Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown.
  • Wheels: 26″, Weinmann 519 rims, aluminum hubs, QR skewers, stainless spokes, brass nipples.
  • Tires: 26 x 1.95″ Specialized Crossroads III.
  • Shift Levers: Grip Shift MRX-170.
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm.
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano AceraX.
  • Crankset: Specialized Strong Arm, 24/34/42 teeth.
  • Bottom Bracket: BB Shell Width – 68mm English.
  • Rear Cogs: 7-speed, 11-28 teeth.
  • Chain: Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32″.
  • Seatpost: Aluminum micro-adjust, 30.4mm diameter.
  • Saddle: Specialized Softlite.
  • Handlebars and stem: Specialized Fast Fit Steel.
  • Headset: Specialized 1-1/8″ steel.