1998 Specialized Hardrock 15" deep purple

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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
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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