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For the price its a good soild introduction into the world of mountain biking and with a big brand like Specialized you will not go far wrong.
I would recommend trying out for size at a local bike shop before buying to ensure correct sizing.... Read review
Advantages: Well built, reasonable specification, good styling Disadvantages: Gear shifters could be better.
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For the price its a good soild introduction into the world of mountain biking and with a big brand like Specialized you will not go far wrong.
I would recommend trying out for size at a local bike shop before buying to ensure correct sizing. ... more
I have owned this mountain bike for several months now and apart from one of the covers falling of the front gear shifter ( easy to replace but it flew into a large hedge! ) it has been a pleasure to own.
The discs are very good for cable operated ones and the bike is well constructed and feels very robust but not unduly heavy.
It feels good over cross country but being a hardtail I would not recommend for serious downhill riding, it also rides well on the road and does not feel too cumbersome.
For the price its a good soild introduction into the world of mountain biking and with a big brand like Specialized you will not go far wrong.
I would recommend trying out for size at a local bike shop before buying to ensure correct sizing.
Advantages: Excellent 2.1 inch knobbly tyres, fantastic brakes Disadvantages: Slightly heavier than similar spec bikes
stop you when YOU want them to, not when they choose to.
I found out the hard way though - fat, knobbly tyres and a sturdy frame can make the uphills very hard work, but the range of gears supplied do as much as they can to ease this for you. Getting fitter will probably help me too - I'm working on that!
I can't talk technical about brake specs, suspension/forks, gear ratios but this is a fantastic entry level mountain bike for anyone wanting to get into the sport.
I am so pleased with the bike, so psyched about cycling and I think choosing the right bike is partially to blame for this! ;-)
I have already bought new SPD pedals - there's nothing wrong with the flat ones that come as standard - it is just the magpie-like draw of 'shiny things' and my quest to become queen of the mountains!! ...
Product Information for "Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc" »
Product details
Long Name
Hardrock Sport Disc
Genre
Bikes
Type
Mountain Bikes
Manufacturer
Specialized
Manufacturer's product description
* Frame: A1 Premium Aluminium with double butted top tube and forged dropouts with replaceable hanger
* Forks: Marzocchi MZ Race LO with 100mm of travel and lockout with preload adjust
* Gears: Shimano Deore M-530 front and SRAM SX-5 rear derailleur
* Shifters: SRAM SX-5 9-speed triggers
* Chainset: Shimano FCM-442-8 with replaceable rings and alloy outer
* Brakes: Hayes Sole hydraulic disc with 6 inch v-cut rotors
* Wheels: Specialized/Alex HRD 26 double wall disc rims built on Specialized Hi Lo front and Shimano M-475 rear hubs
* Tyres: Specialized Resolution 26x2.1 inch with wire bead
* Handlebars: Alloy 31.8mm with 38mm rise 640mm wide 8 degree back and 6 degree up sweep
* Saddle: Specialized ATB Body Geometry
* Seatpost: Alloy micro adjust 30.9mm
* Pedals/Extras: Specialized alloy platform pedals with chain stay protector and reflectors
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