With a smooth SR Suntour fork, powerful Tektro mechanical disc brakes, and double-walled alloy wheels, the Hardrock Disc is prepared for mountain trails and urban jungles.
- Fully butted A1 Premium Aluminium frame with double ORE down tube for a lighter, more compliant and durable bike
- 80mm smooth-travel SR Suntour fork with preload adjustment, and size-specific spring rates for more versatility and tunability over varying terrain
- Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport 60 TPI tyres use a reduced knob height for lower rolling resistance, but have plenty of grip for confidence on the trail
- Light and durable double-walled alloy rims are tough enough to handle the rough stuff
- Tektro mechanical disc brakes for solid braking and easy maintenance under any conditions
- Shimano Altus 8-speed rear derailleur and Altus Rapidfire trigger shifters offer crisp shifting and reliable performance
- Shimano Altus Rapidfire trigger shifters are fast and reliable so you’ll never miss a shift
The Specialized Hardrock Disc 2012 Features are:Frame: Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium, fully butted, disc only, 6061 alloy, double ORE down tube, externally relieved head tube, forged dropouts and reinforced disc mount, alloy replaceable derailleur hanger
Fork: SR Suntour XCT (SF12-XCT-V4-DS), 1pc. alloy lower, 28mm Hi-Ten stanchions, 1-1/8" Hi-Ten steerer, coil/mcu spring w/ preload adj., 80mm travel
Headset: 1-1/8 inch threadless, loose ball w/ seals
Stem: Ahead, 4 bolt clamp, 20 dgree rise, 25.4mm
Speed: 24
Front Mech: Shimano Altus, 8-speed, 34.9mm clamp, top-swing, dual-pull
Rear Mech: Shimano Altus, 8-speed, SGS cage
Chainset: SR Suntour XCT, 8-speed, square taper spindle, 42/32/22, replaceable outer, w/ chainguard
Bottom Bracket: Square taper, cartridge bearing, double crank stop
Cassette: Shimano 8-speed, 11-34t
Chain: KMC X-8, 8-speed, reusable Missing Link
Front Brake: Tektro Novela mechanical disc brake, dual pad angle adj., post mount, 160mm rotor
Rear Brake: Tektro Novela mechanical disc brake, dual pad angle adj., post mount, 160mm rotor
Rims: Alex HR Disc 26 inch, alloy double-wall, disc, pin joint, 24mm, 32h
Front Hub: Disc hub, QR axle, sealed loose ball, 17mm contact, 32h
Rear Hub: Sealed loose ball, 19mm contact, QR, 32h
Tyres: Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 26x2.0 Front Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 26x2.0 Rear
Seatpost: Alloy, 2 bolt head, 30.9mm, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust
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.