Specialized Hardrock Disc '12

Specialized Hardrock Disc

This is like the legendary Specialized Hardrock upgraded with disc brakes.

Upgrades from Specialized Hardrock

• Tektro Novela mechanical disc brakes offer improved all-weather performance.
• Disc brake pads are much harder than standard brake blocks so they last much longer.
• Tektro disc brakes therefore tend to require less maintenance than V-brakes.
• Because they won't be worn down by the brake pads, a disc brake-equipped bike's wheel rims should last much longer too.

Same as Specialized Hardrock

• Fully butted A1 Premium Aluminium frame with double ORE down tube makes for a lighter, more compliant and durable bike.
• At only 1,600g and boasting disc brake mounts, the Hardrock frame is good enough to upgrade, even to Shimano XT standard, when the original components start to wear out.
• 80mm-travel SR SunTour fork with preload adjustment and size-specific spring rates - i.e. the 13" model will have a lighter sprung fork than the 15.5 and so on.
• Light and durable double-walled alloy rims.
• Specialized Fast Trak LK (low knob) Sport tyres have a reduced knob height for lower rolling resistance, but have plenty of grip for confidence on the trail.
• Specialized Body Geometry Hardrock Saddle - one of the best guarantees of comfort on a bike - has front/rear bumpers for on and off-road durability, and ample padding for comfort.
• The Shimano Altus 3x8 transmission is a step up from Shimano Tourney 3x7.
• The 11-34 cassette has a wider range of gears that enable you to go much faster than a 7-speed 14-34 freewheel.
• The cassette rear freehub makes for a much stronger rear wheel axle compared with a wheel with a threaded hub made for a freewheel.

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