Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 80mm -
Fork SunTour XCT
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Groupset X4, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, fully butted, formed TT, double ORE DT, externally relieved HT, reinforced disc mount, forged dropouts w/ replaceable 98954020 hanger, disc only
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour SF8-XCT-V2, 80mm, 1pc. alloy lower, 28mm Hi-Ten stanchions, 13-15"": standard spring, all others: ""stiff"" spring, coil/mcu spring w/ preload adj. spring assisted seals, disc only
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X-4, midcage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus, 34.9mm clamp
Shift Levers
SRAM X-4, 8-speed trigger
Cassette
SRAM PG-820, 8-speed, 11-32t
Crank
SR SunTour, Octalink spline
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm x 113mm
Chain
KMC X8 w/ reuseable Missing Link
Pedals
Steel cage, composite body, 9/16""
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized Hi Lo, forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, disc, 32h
Rear Hub
Specialized forged alloy, machined flanges, double sealed, ground race, disc, 32h
Rims
Specialized RHD, 26"", pinned, alloy double wall, 32h
Spokes
1.8mm (15g) stainless
Tires
Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, wire bead
Brakes
Brakes
Avid BB5, mechanical disc, caliper/adapter w/ 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotor
Brake Levers
Specialized linear pull
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized 3D forged, 10 degree rise, 25.4mm clamp
Handlebar
Specialized alloy, 25mm rise, 640mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 8 degree up sweep, 3.2mm thick
Grips
Specialized Enduro, dual compound Kraton, no flange, 131mm
Headset
Specialized 1-1/8"" threadless, loose ball
Seat
Saddle
Specialized XC, Body Geometry, 143mm width, front and rear bumpers
Seatpost
Specialized alloy two bolt, no offset, micro adjust, 30.9mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 13" | 15" | 17" | 19" | 21" | 23" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 299 mm | 299 mm | 299 mm | 299 mm | 299 mm | 299 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 538 mm | 553 mm | 578 mm | 603 mm | 628 mm | 653 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 330 mm | 381 mm | 432 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm | 584 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.25 ° | 70.25 ° | 70.25 ° | 70.25 ° | 70.25 ° | 70.25 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm | 160 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm | 422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1015 mm | 1030 mm | 1056 mm | 1081 mm | 1107 mm | 1133 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Standover Height | 694 mm | 725 mm | 764 mm | 792 mm | 828 mm | 863 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
About this model
Hardrock Sport Disc is a Specialized Hardrock model. Specialized launched 33 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Hardrock bikes models from 2009, by clicking here.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Crosscountry bikes average price
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Overview of components
Fork
The Hardrock Sport Disc comes factory-installed with the SunTour XCT fork. This has a travel range of 80mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels size
The Hardrock Sport Disc 2009 bike is equipped with 26″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. Being a little smaller, these wheels will fit both small and tall riders. However, they are less forgiving when riding over obstacles such as bumps and roots.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!