1990 Specialized Hardrock 20" jet black
Do-it-all bike, best for 5’10”-6’6” riders. I restored this bike with all original components and a few modern components with awesome bright yellow accent. Indestructible and light CroMoly steel frame, 21-speed Shimano Biopace-SG drivetrain with elliptical chainrings (really cool!), raised handlebar for comfortable upright riding position, awesome MAXXIS Page 26×1.95″ gravel tires.
This is Ethan’s bike now.
New and upgraded components
- Tires: MAXXIS Page 26×1.95″
- Rim tape: ZTTO 26″x20mm
- Spokes: all new stainless spokes 264mm and brass nipples on the rear wheel.
- Chain: Shimano IG51 silver/black
- Spoke guard: Bamboo kitchen
- Cables/housings: SN Suntour bright yellow
- Brake levers: Shimano 200GS
- Water bottle holder: Specialized.
- Pedals: Mzyrh composite platform, sealed.
- Handlebar grips: Tarlec composite yellow
- Saddle: EndZone racing saddle.
- Tarlec silicon protectors in places where housings touch the frame.
Original components
- Frame: 20” Specialized Direct Drive CroMoly steel main tubes, TIG welded, handmade in Taiwan
- Fork: Specialized Direct Drive CroMoly steel, unicrown crown
- Wheels: 26” Araya VP-20 rims, Shimano hubs, stainless spokes, brass nipples
- Chainrings: Shimano Biopace-SG
- Brakes: Shimano SLR, Shimano 200GS levers
- Front Derailleur: Shimano 200GS, bottom-pull/clamp-on
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano 200GS
- Bottom Bracket: Shimano
- Crankset: Shimano 200GS
- Chainrings: Biopace-SG elliptical, 26/36/46 teeth
- Rear Cogs: 7-speed, 11-28 teeth
- Seatpost: Alloy, 26.6 mm diameter
- Handlebars and stem: Steel
- Headset: 1″ threaded, steel