If you’re only going to be riding gentle terrain, the Hardrock Disc is a good buy
, with a frame that’s good enough to allow eventual component upgrades. It’s crying out for a better fork, though. Everything about the Hardrock feels confident, well measured and comfortable – apart from the fork.
What size is a Specialized Hardrock?
| Specialized Mens Mountain Bike Model Rider Height Specialized Frame Size | Fuse A1, Pitch & Hardrock 5’10” – 6’2′′ L | 6’2′′ – 6’5′′ XL | 6’5′′ – 6’9′′ XXL | Demo 5’0′′ – 5’6′′ M |
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How much does a Specialized Hardrock weight?
| Available Sizes 13 Inches 15 Inches 17 Inches 19 Inches 21 Inches 23 Inches | Weight (lb) 28.5 | Weight (kg) 12.9 | Stem Specialized 85mm | Shifters SRAM X.4 8-speed |
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What bike do I need for my height?
| Height Bike Size | 5’7” to 5’11” (170-180 cm) 16 to 17 inches | 6’0” to 6’2” (180-188 cm) 17 to 19 inches | 6’2” to 6’4” (188-193 cm) 19 to 21 inches | 6’4” or taller (193+ cm) 21 plus inches |
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How do they measure bike size?
Adult bikes are measured by their frame size. Most manufacturers now
measure the frame from the centre of the crank axle, to the top of the seat tube
. Most road bikes are measured in centimetres (cm), whereas mountain bikes are generally measured using inches (in).
When was Specialized Hardrock made?
1987
Specialized Hardrock 18′′ team red. The first year of Hardrock model. Do-it-all mountain bike, best for 5’5′′-5’11” riders. CroMoly steel frame, 18-speed, 26′′x1.
How can I tell what year my Specialized bike is?
Once you’ve located your specific model and year in the online archive,
click on the “Geometry” tab located under the photo of your bicycle
. This will show you the geometry chart for your specific model and year in accordance with all of the sizes the bicycle came in.
Who owns specialized?
This is
Mike Sinyard
, founder and owner of Specialized, one of the founding fathers of mountain biking and a man at the helm of a bicycle company that now measures its annual turnover in eight figures.
Which Specialized bike do I have?
You will need the bike’s serial number, which is located on a sticker on the underside of your toptube and/or downtube as well as on the underside of your bike, underneath the bottom bracket. Specialized serial numbers typically start with the prefix “WSBC,” “WUD,” “STT,” or “STE.”
How does specialized bike sizes work?
Smaller S-Size numbers are going to be more nimble, thanks to their shorter reach and front-center measurement, while larger S-Sizes deliver more stability and a roomier ride
. For example, if you’re 5’8”, you could ride a S2, S3, or S4.
What size frame is a specialized medium?
| Rider Height Bike Size | Feet cm | 5’2′′ – 5’5′′ 158 – 165cm Small | 5’5′′ – 5’9′′ 165 – 175cm Medium | 5’9′′ – 6’0′′ 175 – 183cm Large |
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How much does Specialized Rockhopper weigh?
It started out with the Deore stuff and the BB7’s and the stock wheels at around
31 pounds
. It’s also the A1 aluminum frame as well so that might be the difference. It’s now about 27.5 pounds with my upgrades.
How tall should you be for a 29 inch bike?
If you are under 5’6” tall, a 26-inch mountain bike is still likely to be a better fit. If you’re
5’6′ or taller
, you should be able to find a 29er model to fit you. Riders more than 6′ tall can rejoice: You’ll definitely enjoy a more natural riding position with the size and frame geometry of a 29er.
How tall of a mountain bike do I need?
| Bike size Frame size Rider height | Extra-small 13-14in 152cm-162cm (5ft-5ft 4in) | Small 14-16in 162cm-170cm (5ft 4in-5ft 7in) | Medium 16-18in 170cm-178cm (5ft 7in-5ft 10in) | Large 18-20in 178cm-185cm (5ft 10in-6ft 1in) |
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How high should my mountain bike be?
What does a 26 inch bike mean?
And what does it mean when they say “26 inches”? A 26 inch mountain bike means that
the wheels have an internal diameter of 26 inches
. This measurement is commonly used in reference to mountain bike. For example, a man who stands 5’8′′ would be best suited for a 26-inch frame.
What does a 12 inch bike mean?
Kids bikes are “sized” by the diameter of their wheels.
The tiniest pedal bikes
start with 12-inch wheels while bigger bikes go all the way up to 24-inch wheels. When your kiddo is ready for 26-inch, they are generally ready for an adult size ride, although some bike manufacturers make smaller “youth” size 26′′ bikes.
What age is a 20 inch bike for?
| Wheel Size Age (Years) Height (Inch) | 16 Inch / 18 Inch 5 – 7 3′ 8′′ – 4′ 2′′ | 20 Inch 6 – 9 3′ 10′′ – 4′ 6′′ | 24 Inch 8 – 11 4′ 2′′ – 4′ 9′′ | 26 Inch 9 – 12 4′ 6′′ – 5′ 0′′ |
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Where is the serial number on a Specialized Hardrock?
For bikes, the serial number is located
on a sticker on the underside of your toptube and/or downtube as well as on the underside of your bike, underneath the bottom bracket
. Specialized serial numbers typically start with the prefix “WSBC,” “WUD,” “STT,” or “STE.”
How do you decode a specialized bike serial number?
Specialized serial numbers
typically start with the prefix “WSBC,” “WUD,” “STT,” or “STE.”
If you don’t know where the bottom bracket shell of the bike is, simply turn the bike upside-down and the bottom bracket is the part of the frame that the cranks run through.
Can I look up a serial number?
Search Your Records
If you bought the product online, you may be able to find the serial number on the website where you bought the product
. If it’s a product that you registered to access certain features or for warranty purposes, you may also be able to find the serial number on the manufacturer’s website.
Can you look up a bike serial number?
Most bicycle serial numbers are located under the bottom bracket where the two pedal cranks meet
. Simply turn your bike upside down and record the number. If there is no serial number there then check places like the headset at the front of the bike or the rear stays.
What does a bicycle serial number mean?
A bicycle serial number is
a unique number allocated to your bike by the manufacturer
. It helps the manufacturer and bike shops with inventory, making it easier to match compatible parts to that bike. Each manufacturer has their own identification system.
