Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 75mm -
Fork SunTour
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Groupset Tourney, Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Sport Trail 650b Geometry, ORE down tube, externally relieved head tube, forged dropouts w/ reinforced disc mount, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour M3030 650b, custom coil/MCU spring weights, 75mm travel, preload adjust, 1-1/8"" steerer, alloy lowers, Hi-Ten 25.4mm stanchions, disc mount
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney, 7-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney, 3-speed, top swing, dual pull
Shift Levers
Shimano ST-EF51, 7-speed, trigger, w/ integrated brake lever
Cassette
Sunrace, 7-speed, 11-34t
Crank
Samox, forged alloy, square taper spindle, 42/34/24T, w/ chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Square taper, cartridge bearings
Chain
KMC X8, 8-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink
Pedals
Plastic, 9/16"", w/ reflectors
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized, Hi Lo disc, alloy, double-sealed, ground race, QR, 32h
Rear Hub
Specialized, Hi Lo disc, alloy, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h
Rims
650b, disc, alloy, double-wall, pin joint, 25mm inner width, 32h
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Tires
Specialized Fast Trak Sport, 40TPI, wire bead, Flak Jacket protection, 650bx2.0""
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Aries, mechanical disc, organic pads
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized, forged alloy, 4-bolt, 10-degree rise
Handlebar
Specialized, steel, 8-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 35mm rise, 25.4mm
Grips
Specialized Body Geometry XCT, Kraton w/ gel, lock-on, closed end
Headset
1-1/8"" upper/lower, ZeroStack 44, steel cups, loose ball bearings
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry mountain, thick padding, steel rails, 143mm
Seatpost
Alloy, 2-bolt, micro-adjust, 12.5mm offset, 30.9mm, anti-corrosion hardware
Model Overview
Hardrock Disc 650b belongs to the Specialized Hardrock model. Specialized launched 33 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2016, 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.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, even though the average price of a Crosscountry bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Overview of components
Fork
The Hardrock Disc 650b comes factory-installed with the SunTour fork. This has a travel range of 75mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Fork material
Hardrock Disc 650b has an aluminum fork, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Hardrock Disc 650b bike is equipped with the 27.5″ aluminum model. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Hardrock Disc 650b has Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.