Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 80mm -
Fork SunTour XCM
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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 29"", fully butted, disc only, 6061 alloy, double ORE down tube, externally relieved head tube, forged dropouts and reinforced disc mount, alloy replaceable derailleur hanger
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCM (SF11-XCM-V3-29-DS-MLO), 1pc. alloy lower, 30mm Hi-Ten stanchions, mechanical LO, custom women's coil/mcu spring w/ preload adj. spring assisted seals, 80mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X4, 8-speed, mid cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus, 8-speed, 34.9mm clamp, top-swing, dual-pull
Shift Levers
SRAM X4, 8-speed, trigger
Cassette
Shimano 8-speed, 11-34t
Crank
SR Suntour, 8-speed, Octalink spline, replaceable rings
Bottom Bracket
Shimano, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm
Chain
KMC X-8, 8-speed, reusable Missing Link
Pedals
Composite platform w/ molded pins, toe clip compatible, 9/16"" w/ reflectors
Wheels
Front Hub
Disc hub, high-lo flange, sealed loose ball, machined disc mount, QR, 36h
Rear Hub
Machined disc mount & flanges, double-sealed loose ball, polished races,19mm contact, QR, 36h
Rims
Alex HR Disc 29"", alloy double-wall, disc, pin joint, 24mm, 36h
Spokes
Stainless silver, 2.0mm (14g)
Tires
Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 29x2.0""
Brakes
Brakes
Avid BB5, mechanical disc brake, post mount, 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotor
Brake Levers
Alloy ""V""-brake, two-finger, linear pull
Cockpit
Stem
3D forged 6061 alloy, 4 bolt clamp, 10º rise, 25.4mm
Handlebar
Alloy flat bar, 8º backsweep, 4º upsweep, 25.4mm
Grips
Specialized Enduro, dual compound
Headset
1-1/8"" threadless, loose ball w/ seals
Seat
Saddle
Specialized Body Geometry Hardrock, steel rails, front and rear bumpers, 143mm width
Seatpost
Alloy, 2 bolt head, 30.9mm, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15.5" | 17.5" | 19" | 21" | 23" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.58 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.53 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.48 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 301 mm | 301 mm | 301 mm | 301 mm | 301 mm |
| Front Center | 642 mm | 649 mm | 664 mm | 695 mm | 716 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 52 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 85 mm | 74 mm | 79 mm | 79 mm | 80 mm |
| Stack | 616 mm | 586 mm | 628 mm | 647 mm | 666 mm |
| Reach | 389 mm | 404 mm | 410 mm | 434 mm | 450 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 568 mm | 585 mm | 604 mm | 634 mm | 654 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.25 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 394 mm | 444 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm | 584 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 130 mm | 150 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 444 mm | 444 mm | 444 mm | 444 mm | 444 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1077 mm | 1084 mm | 1099 mm | 1130 mm | 1151 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm |
| Standover Height | 704 mm | 781 mm | 818 mm | 852 mm | 888 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
Model Overview
Hardrock Sport Disc 29 is a Specialized Hardrock model. Specialized launched 33 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2012, by clicking on this link.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Crosscountry bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Hardrock Sport Disc 29 components
Fork
This bike has the SunTour XCM fork installed. The fork’s travel is 80mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Fork material
Hardrock Sport Disc 29 has an aluminum fork, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels
The wheels on Hardrock Sport Disc 29 are the 29″ aluminum type. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc 29 is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.