A true performance mountain bike at a great price. A1 butted aluminium frame, Shimano/SRAM 21 speed gears sytem and a Suntour suspension fork tuned to suit the frame size and finished with Specializeds excellent bars, saddle, tyres etc.

Key features

• Specialized A1 Premium aluminium frame
  
• SR Suntour suspension fork
  
• 21 speed, SRAM X-4 rear mech, X-3 speed shifters
  
• Linear pull V-brakes

The Specialized Hardrock 2010 Features are:

Frame: Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium, fully butted, formed TT, Double ORE DT, externally relieved HT, reinforced disc mount, forged dropouts w/ replaceable hanger

Fork: SR Suntour SF8-XCT-V2, 80mm, 1pc. alloy lower, 28mm Hi-Ten stanchions, coil/mcu spring w/ preload adj., size-specific spring rates, spring assisted seals

Gears: 21 Shimano Altus, 34.9mm clamp SRAM X-4, mid cage

Shifters: SRAM X-3, 7-speed trigger

Wheels: Alex Z-1000, 26 inch, alloy, single wall, 32h front Forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, steel QR, 32h Forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, steel QR, cassette, 32h 2mm (14g) stainless

Brakes: Alloy, linear pull V brake, alloy linear pull, 1pc. pad V brake, alloy linear pull, 1pc. pad

Drivetrain: SR SunTour, square taper spline crankset, SRAM PG-730, 7-speed, 11-32t cassette, Sealed cartridge, square taper, 68mm BB

Extra Features: Alloy two bolt, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust, 30.9mm Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0 inch, 60TPI, wire bead Front Specialized XC, Body Geometry, 143mm width, front and rear bumpers saddle , Composite cage and body, 9/16 inch pedals

What is a Hard Tail Mountain Bike?
Thick, knobbly tyres and lots of gears are the overriding features of these machines. Strong frames are built to take the rough with the smooth and can often be accompanied by a front suspension fork for added comfort and control. Theyre designed mainly for off road use but these solid, comfortable bikes often meet more general needs. For further information on mountain bikes see our Mountain Bike Buying Guide.