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Specialized Hardrock Sport XC Hardtail
Product DescriptionATB - All Terrain BikeThe bike for whoever you are, the Hardrock delivers utility and durability without ever missing a beat. Whether rollling across campus to class, heading home from work or out for a night on the town, you gotta be you, right? To do that you need a bike that's tough enough to take what you're dishing out, but quick enough to keep up with your many moods. From the not-somean streets to the back alleys and the toughest trails in your 'hood, every Hardrock delivers utility and durability without ever missing a beat. It's the perfect bike for you...whoever you are.
User Reviews
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Adam
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: November 21, 2012 Strengths: I bought this bike around 3 months ago, since then I've taken It out to the local highland and down some trails, first off the weight is superb, very light. The forks are good and well balanced, the seat is very comfortable, for the price of 400 this is a good deal Weaknesses: But this bike is not the best, the disc brakes suck, the gears around 7 and 6 jump and the chain jams more than it should, the tires arnt very good and the grips need to be replaced as they jig around and slide. Apart from those it's good for the money considering these are problems you can work around I.e replacing disc rotors (cheap) grips, tires ect Bottom Line: 
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JCB123 Date Reviewed: July 23, 2012 Strengths: Tough as nails, never breaks! Weaknesses: RST fork, plastic pedals, v-brakes Bottom Line: 
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Thubb Date Reviewed: June 15, 2012 Strengths: Feels extremely solid, shifts smoother than I had imagined, and simply coasts downhill. Smooth ride overall. Got a few looks and (1) thumbs up while cruising yesterday. Lightweight as well. I've heard these can get kind of heavy. Weaknesses: Braking feels a little "dry", but road-worthy. Pedals feel cheap w/ the left being bent outward. Seat has nearly dug me a new bum-hole. <=This will be the first upgrade. Nothing other than that. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Will tell you after this weekend.. Price Paid: $110.00 Purchased At: Cragzlyst Similar Products Used: None Bike Setup: Bone stock
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Russell Winfield
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: April 18, 2012 Strengths: Good strong frame and relatively light for the price range. Great Specialized tires that handle well on the trail. Comfortable bike to ride, very sturdy does not break. Weaknesses: Stock components are not great, stock fork not terrific. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Big Springs - Provo Canyon Price Paid: $400.00 Purchased At: Oro Valley Bike Similar Products Used: Giant Boulder, Gary Fisher Paragon 29er Bike Setup: All stock set up out of the Specialized dealer
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Jordan
a Cross Country Rider
from california Date Reviewed: December 30, 2011 Strengths: Frame is really strong and pretty light, has great disc brakes, has strong metal pedals, its a strong durable bike, and when i bought it used and tried for a few days I thought it was a $1000 bike(seriously) Weaknesses: nothing i can think of Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: going around lake tahoe Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $250.00 Purchased At: bought it used but i
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rusty859
a Cross Country Rider
from Tucson, AZ, United States Date Reviewed: October 10, 2011 Strengths: Strong durable bike. Relatively light compared to similar makes at price. Rugged and dependable bike. Weaknesses: Basic components, entry level fork assembly. No disk brakes. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: 50 Year Trail Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $350.00 Purchased At: Oro Valley Bike Similar Products Used: Giant, Gary Fisher Paramont, Trek Bike Setup: Stock Hardrock
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Demonman
a Cross Country Rider
from Brooklyn, NY USA Date Reviewed: July 28, 2011 Strengths: Looks good, strong frame, light and a good price for what you get. Weaknesses: Chain falls off too easily. Stock grips slide around and tear easily. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Shore Parkway Greenway Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $350.00 Purchased At: Roy's Sheepshead Cyc Similar Products Used: Trek 820 Bike Setup: Still stock in glossy yellow except for new Specialized locking grips.
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tattooedbodies
a Downhiller
from Missoula, Montana USA Date Reviewed: May 21, 2011 Strengths: Love the frame. The double walled tires are durable, but heavy. Weaknesses: Components Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $450.00 Similar Products Used: Trek, Santa Cruz, Schwin(higher models) Bike Setup: upgraded shock to Manatou w/6" rise. Upgraded pedals,rear derailer, front derailer, handle bar, rims, and discs.
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gamz
a Weekend Warrior
from san fernando valley Date Reviewed: March 21, 2011 Strengths: responsive and durable Weaknesses: stock crankset and rear derailluer Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: tapia canyon - castaic, ca Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $360.00 Purchased At: online - CL Bike Setup: practically stock, 3 upgrades that have made a huge difference - upgraded seat to serfas gel - upgraded rear derailluer to shimano deore - upgraded crankset to shimano deore
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Frenky King
a Downhiller
from Prague Date Reviewed: February 20, 2011 Strengths: Frame - used for FR, DH, Dirt, Street, Enduro (Everything!) All components has been changed, but frame and saddle are best ever! Weaknesses: Components exept saddle Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $390.00 Bike Setup: HR 2005, DirtJumper 2005, Shimano LX 203...
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boogie42
a Cross Country Rider
from clinton,md Date Reviewed: January 30, 2011 Strengths: durable frame,handles well,good geometry,decent components Weaknesses: bad seat, and pedals that's it!!! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: custus trail Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $175.00 Purchased At: Craigslist Similar Products Used: 2000 fuji outand, 2006 gary fisher wahoo,2009 trek 820 Bike Setup: 2007 specialized hardrock sport basically stock,except shimano platform/clipless pedals,selle royal respiro seat,and bontrager bar ends
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1 EYED JACK
a Weekend Warrior
from ENUMCLAW, WA USA Date Reviewed: November 27, 2010 Strengths: I LIKE THIS BIKE ROCK SOLID, I GOT A COUPLE GIRLS START RIDING THESE BIKE.THEY GOT SOME MORE FRIENDS. NOW WE RIDE & CAMP ON THE WEEKENDS 6 GUYS & 8 WOMEN WHAT A BLAST... Weaknesses: NEED BETTER BRAKES LIKE DISC WHAT I CHANGED OVER TO. ANY BIKE THAT COST MORE THAN 300.00 SHOULD HAVE DISC BRAKE.... Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: NEWAUKUM BACK COUNTRY TRAILS Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $1000.00 Purchased At: ENUMCLAW SNOW & BIKE Similar Products Used: I'VE USED OTHER BIKE BUT I LIKE SPECIALIZED SET UPS. MY BUDDY GOT A FIBER CARBON. THE ARE KOOL BUT I'LL STICK WITH MY BIKE. THGANK YOU VERY MUCH... Bike Setup: SET UP FOR DOWN HILL MOUNTAIN TRAIL SUMMER, WINTER I RIDE LOWWER LAND DO THE SNOW LEVEL. I DID DO SOME SNOW DOWN HILL. BUT HURTS TO MUCH WHEN YOU CRASH. I DON'T HAVE MEDICAL. SNOW DOWN HILL COST ME 30K ON MY CRASH...
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ChattRider
a Cross Country Rider
from Chattanooga, TN Date Reviewed: November 8, 2010 Strengths: I love the frame. I have a large frame and it just fits. It's tough and relatively light. All of my friends ride expensive fs bikes, and when we trade they all notice how much stronger even a cheap-o hardtail is when the trails go up. Very strong entry-level bike. Weaknesses: V-brakes... come on. Killed the d-hanger twice, but I ride pretty hard. Along with that, front fork went in a big way on a drop. Stock seat went at the same time. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Raccoon Mountain, Grindnose ridge Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $200.00 Purchased At: craigslist Similar Products Used: Haro something or other hardtail Bike Setup: Avid hydraulics, Truvativ crank, M-wings headset, WTB saddle, WTB velociraptors f/r, Shimano deore r&f/d, RockShox Revelation fork, beaters, custom paint (spray baby)
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swingsultan
a Cross Country Rider
from Boise, Idaho Date Reviewed: November 2, 2010 Strengths: Sweet Shifters, grips are very...grippy, lol. Coming of a POS Mongoose "FS", the power transfer in a Spec HR is amazing, hardtails really do rock! Weaknesses: Stock saddle sucks. Stock plastic pedals suck(going off jumps made mine break and im only 165 lbs!). Stock Tires aren't good enough for trail riding-no knobs! Nothing other than that. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Hulls Gulch Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $445.00 Purchased At: George's Cycles Similar Products Used: Piece of crap 2008 Mongoose Sector(FS) POS Schwinn High Timber Bike Setup: 21" Black 2011 Specialized Hardrock. Cyc Comp. Nice seat, dont remember the name. Getting clipless pedals soon...
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Bob White
a Weekend Warrior
from St Akbert Alberta Canada Date Reviewed: September 25, 2010 Strengths: Light weight, rapid fire shifters, great stock tires, Strong frame, great stock shocks. Weaknesses: None Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: River Valley Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $500.00 Purchased At: United Cycle Similar Products Used: Norco Kokanee Bike Setup: Stock
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