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 XCT
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Groupset X4, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Trail 29"" geometry, fully butted, formed TT, Double ORE DT, externally relieved HT, reinforced disc mount, forged dropouts w/ replaceable hanger, disc only
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour SF11-XCT-V3-DS-29, 80mm, 1pc. alloy lower, 28mm Hi-Ten stanchions, coil/mcu spring w/ preload adj.
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X.4 8sp Midcage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus, 34.9mm clamp
Shift Levers
SRAM X.3 7sp trigger
Cassette
SRAM PG-730, 7-speed, 12-32t
Crank
SR SunTour, square taper spline
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, square taper, 68/118mm
Chain
KMC Z7 w/ reuseable Missing Link
Pedals
Composite platform, toe clip compatible, 9/16"" w/ reflectors
Wheels
Front Hub
Forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, QR, 36h
Rear Hub
Forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, cassette, 36h
Rims
Alex HRD 29"", alloy double wall, pinned, 36h
Spokes
2mm (14g) stainless
Tires
Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 29x2.0"", 60TPI, wire bead
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro IO Mechanical disc brake, dual pad angle adj. 160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Alloy, linear pull
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy A-head, 4 bolt, 20 degree rise, 25.4mm clamp
Handlebar
Hi-Ten riserbar, 35mm rise, 8 degree back sweep, 4 degree up
Grips
Specialized Enduro, dual compound Kraton, no flange, 131mm
Headset
1-1/8"" threadless, loose ball
Seat
Saddle
Specialized XC, Body Geometry, 143mm width, front and rear bumpers
Seatpost
Alloy two bolt, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust, 30.9mm
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 | 301.15 mm | 301.15 mm | 301.15 mm | 301.15 mm | 301.15 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 | 74.23 ° | 73.17 ° | 73.17 ° | 73.17 ° | 73.17 ° |
| 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 | 1078 mm | 1099 mm | 1130 mm | 1151 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 73 mm | 73 mm | 73 mm | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Standover Height | 704 mm | 781 mm | 818 mm | 852 mm | 888 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
About this model
Hardrock Disc 29er completes the Specialized Hardrock model. 33 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Specialized Hardrock bikes models from 2011, here.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Hardrock Disc 29er components
Fork
Specialized Hardrock Disc 29er 2011 bike is equipped with the SunTour XCT fork, and has 80mm travel. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Hardrock Disc 29er model has 29″ aluminum wheels. These wheels are more forgiving when you go over roots, rocks, bumps, or other obstacles you encounter on your ride. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Hardrock Disc 29er comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!