1991 Specialized Hardrock 17" jet black
Do-it-all bike, best for 5’2”-5’8” riders. Perfect commuter components: indestructible and light CroMoly steel frame, 21-speed Shimano Biopace-SG drivetrain, raised handlebar and comfort saddle for relaxed riding position, 26″x1.5″ city street tires.
This is Briana’s bike now.
New & upgraded components
- Tires: Specialized Nimbus EX 26”x1.5” city street tires with puncture protection
- Shift levers: SRAM MRX 7×3 grip shifters
- Handlebar grips: SRAM GripShift
- Chain: Shimano CN-UG50 ½”x3/32”, Dark Gray
- Inner tubes: Specialized/Kenda
- Cables and cable housing: Shimano/Jagwire
- Brake pads: Shimano
- Rack and bottle mounting bolts: stainless steel
- Pedals: HTT-P15 aluminum cage resin platform with reflectors
- Saddle: Takahashi Panmax leather comfort saddle, made in Japan
- Tarlec Silicone protectors in all places where cables/housing touch the frame
Original components
- Frame: 17” 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