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2007 Specialized Hardrock Rigid (red only?) Special Offer! now only: £89.99


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FOUND BY: Bubba Shaboo 2 years, 1 month ago

Found this while looking at a different bike.

Will be an absolute Billy bargain if they actually have any in stock unless it's just a frame?

FRAME :A1 Premium Aluminium, double butted TT, ORE DT, externally relieved head tube, reinforced disc mount, forged dropouts w/ replaceable 98954020 hanger
REAR SHOCK :N/A
FORK :Rigid Cro-Mo Steer and Blade(Axle to crown dimension for suspension fork compatibility)
HEADSET :1 1/8" threadless
STEM :Specialized 3D forged alloy, two bolt, 25.4mm, 10 degree rise
HANDLEBARS :Alloy 25.4mm, 25mm XC rise, 640mm wide, 8 degree back, 6 degree up sweep, 3.2mm thick
GRIPS :Specialized Enduro, dual density Kraton
FRONT BRAKE :Tektro "V" w/ linear spring
REAR BRAKE :Tektro "V" w/ linear spring
BRAKE LEVERS :Shimano EF-50 integrated
FRONT DERAILLEUR :Shimano Acera M-330
REAR DERAILLEUR :Shimano Acera M-340
SHIFT LEVERS :Shimano EF-50
CASSETTE :Shimano HG-40, 8-speed, 11-32t
CHAIN :Shimano HG-40, 1/2" x 3/32"
CRANKSET :Shimano FCM-341-8, Octalink Spline, replacable rings (no c'ring guard)
CHAINRINGS :42S/32S/22S
BOTTOM BRACKET :Shimano ES-25, Octalink Spline, cartridge bearing, 68 x 126mm
PEDALS :Steel cage, composite body, 9/16"
RIMS :Specialized/Alex HRXC 26, double wall w/ CNC sidewalls
FRONT HUB :Specialized, forged, 32h, QR
REAR HUB :Shimano FH-RM30, cassette, 32h, QR
SPOKES :1.8mm (15g) stainless
FRONT TIRE :Specialized Fast Trak, 26x2.0", 60TPI, wire bead
REAR TIRE :Specialized Fast Trak, 26x2.0", 60TPI, wire bead
TUBES :Specialized schraeder valve
SADDLE :Specialized Body Geometry, ATB
SEAT POST :Alloy micro adjust, 30.9mm
SEAT BINDER :Specialized forged alloy w/ QR
NOTES :Chain stay protector, reflectors, clear coat, owners manual
COLOUR :Black
SIZES :13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23"

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13-10-2007, 22:55
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Large picture in Black (only one I can find):



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Amazing bike for the price, tempted to get one as a hack bike.
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How good is this bike for average use? Anyone know what the RRP is for this? how heavy it is compared to steel framed bikes? how many gears? Why is it that bikes with no suspension cost more?!
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I've just had a look in my Specialized catalogues (2006 & 2007 editions).

The Hardrock XC Rigid 2007 originally retailed at £279.99 but as far as I can see was only available in Black (even though this website says its a red version). However the Hardrock XC Rigid 2006 was available as a black/red mix, so it might be worth confirming with them the model year of the bike you would be getting.

Still a fantastic price for an entry level mountain bike!

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How good is this bike for average use? Anyone know what the RRP is for this? how heavy it is compared to steel framed bikes? how many gears? Why is it that bikes with no suspension cost more?!
If you don't intend to do much off-roading, it will be great - a good quality frame, with smooth Shimano gearing that will make riding a pleasure rather than a chore!! (Especially compared to cheap catalogue bikes with poor quality components that end up causing a real headache).

As I said, RRP was £279.99 for the 2007 Model, and £269.99 for the 2006 Model.

The frame is A1 Premium Alloy and since this bike has rigid forks, it should be pretty light. It has 24 speed Shimano gearing. I'm not sure where you got the idea that bikes with no suspension cost more - that is rarely the case as they are usually at the bottom of the product line (as is the case with this model).
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How good is this bike for average use? Anyone know what the RRP is for this? how heavy it is compared to steel framed bikes? how many gears? Why is it that bikes with no suspension cost more?!
Specialized is a very good make for average users - this would make a fantastic entry level rig.

The reason it appears to cost more is that bad suspension is very cheap, so all the cheap nasty unbranded bikes tend to come with front or full sus these days. The decent quality brands still have no sus bikes at the low end of the range. A low end, good quality bike is still a lot better than a fully sus'ed no-name bike, hence the price difference.
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What a deal !!
Enen cheap naff bikes are this kind of money !
I`ve just tried to order one for me and one for my son. Just a case of leaving details on website and waiting for them to get in touch though. No way of paying for them on the site, so we`ll just have to wait and see.

Thanks for the heads up Bubba, heat left
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Ace find !

My daughter has the Hardrock Sport (Front shock model).Very good bikes.I paid £300 for that earlier this year !.
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If you don't intend to do much off-roading, it will be great - a good quality frame, with smooth Shimano gearing that will make riding a pleasure rather than a chore!! (Especially compared to cheap catalogue bikes with poor quality components that end up causing a real headache).
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I've been using my dad's old (rigid) diamondback mtb while mine's in peices and been surprised that I can get round cwmcarn track on it pretty much as fast as on mine, so I hope people aren't put off by the lack of forks (you could always add something like rockshox toras fairly cheaply and have a very capable bike...)
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I have an earlier model of this bike. Great machine for ordinary riding.

This is an amazing price, personally I think they may have missed off a figure before the 89.
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i have sent my details - await call tomorrow.

Will soon find out if a misprice or not.
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has anyone managed to find out if its correct?
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what size frame would people recommend for someone 6ft 1?
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Voted hot, great price for a kids bike, that'll last too!!

My rockhopper disc still going strong
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I''m interested in this as well.

What framesize is best for myself? I am 5ft 8in (175cm).
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