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Specialized Hardrock Disc XC Hardtail

4.25/5 (4 Reviews)

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MSRP : $520.00


Product Description

Disc brakes add all-weather stopping power to the ultra-versatile Hardrock
  • Fully butted A1 Premium Aluminum frame with double ORE down tube for a lighter, more compliant and durable bike
  • 80mm-travel fork with preload adjustment and size-specific spring rates means the suspension is dialed for your size
  • Light and durable double-walled alloy rims are tough enough to handle the rough stuff
  • Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport 60tpi tires use a reduced knob height for lower rolling resistance, but have plenty of grip for confidence on the trail
  • Tektro mechanical disc brakes for solid braking and easy maintenance under any conditions
  • SRAM 7-speed, 12/32t cassette replaces the freewheel mechanism of years past for lighter weight and more durability


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Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Gypsymage

Date Reviewed: September 13, 2012

Strengths:    Inexpensive, disk brakes, good entry-level derailer, solid feel.

Weaknesses:    gummy handgrips

Bottom Line:   
This is for the 2013 Specialized Hardrock Disc XC. This is my first real mountainbike in almost 20 years and my first time actually using a MTB as it should be. I have had it two days, and very impressed for an entry level bike. It shifts great, brakes great (disk breaks are awesome!) Comfortable to ride and easy to handle. I will most likely only do casual singletrail riding, so I do not expect to wear out the forks anytime soon, they seem to handle quite well for a casual rating. I tend to think that upgrading this bike will be more for "want" purposes than "need". Better handgrips are the first on my list, and since the derailer (Altus) ranks low on the recommended chart, at least it is on the chart unlike Trek's entry level bikes. It works very well for now and an inexpensive upgrade whenever I start having trouble with it. Overall, an excellent bike for the money, I would highly recommend it for any entry level rider, or if you are on a budget and willing to upgrade later. Trust me, get disk brakes at the start to keep upgrade costs down.
Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by bigcrash a Weekend Warrior from menlo park CA. USA

Date Reviewed: February 26, 2012

Strengths:    Frame geometry, you can crash with out messing up the bike

Weaknesses:    pedals

Bottom Line:   
It is a great bike for the money and if you are leaning I say you should get it. when you get better you can upgrade the brakes the fork and may be the gears. I would say if you are riding 5-6 days out of the week and real hard dont get and buy a better bike but don't ask me what

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Favorite Trail:   none

Duration Product Used:   6 months

Price Paid:    $520.00

Purchased At:   menlo Velo

Similar Products Used:   ...

Bike Setup:   treko brakes
Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by doggins a Weekend Warrior from TO

Date Reviewed: January 26, 2012

Strengths:    strength
looks nice
bang for buck

Weaknesses:    pedals
seat

Bottom Line:   
for the price i paid i don't know how anything can be better. It takes a friggin' beating and rides like new every time it gets a tune-up. i don't ride it easy either. I'm usually out-riding people with $2000+ bikes.

If you upgrade the right parts it works even better.

seat got bent out of whack, shifts also not the crispest out of the box.

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Favorite Trail:   Don Valley

Duration Product Used:   2 Years

Price Paid:    $550.00

Similar Products Used:   nothing really, first bike used off road

Bike Setup:   stock, except for x-9 rear derailleur and x-7 front derailleur
Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by JRock a Cross Country Rider from Houston,TX USA

Date Reviewed: November 30, 2011

Strengths:    Frame geometry, best bang for buck, bike will take a beating and not miss a lick.

Weaknesses:    Fork, tires

Bottom Line:   
Awesome bike for $$. I quit riding 5 yrs back and recently started back - last bike was a $3k carbon custom build that got trashed. Bought this just to get my feet wet again. Awesome frame geometry, Sram derailleur shifts on a dime. Very comfortable XC bike. Actually like the geometry and feel so much probably just keep this bike and upgrade components - fork, brakes, etc..

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Favorite Trail:   Ant Hills, Cypresswood

Duration Product Used:   6 months

Price Paid:    $500.00

Purchased At:   Bike Barn

Similar Products Used:   Giant NRS1 and Comp

Bike Setup:   Stock, upgrade to Michelin tires, fork upgrade soon.
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