Specialized Hardrock

Better than ever after all these years, our Hardrock is still the best performing mountain bike in its class ... and for good reason. With its lightweight frame, stable geometry and outstanding specification, no other entry-level hardtail on the market can match this combination of performance, versatility and value.

Inside Tech
Building a hardtail frame that'll last a lifetime and is still light enough to ride isn't easy, but in the 25-plus years that we've been building mountain bikes, we've learned a thing or two. For the Hardrock we use a 100% proprietary, butted A1 alloy tubeset that is light, but still tough because we put the material only where it needs to be. Optimized Radius Engineering top and down tubes add even more brawn and still manage to shave weight.

* Colors: Black, Red, Gold

• A1 Premium Aluminum frame, ORE DT, externally relieved HT, reinforced disc mount, forged dropouts w/ replaceable alloy hanger
• 80mm smooth-travel fork with preload adjustment and size-specific spring rates for fine-tuned performance.
• Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport tires, 26x2.0, 60TPI, wire bead
• Specialized XC saddle, reinforced sides, front and rear bumpers, 143mm width
• Specialized alloy seatpost, two bolt micro adjust head, 30.9mm

MSRP: $390.00

Visit Specialized's Website for more details: www.specialized.com