Specialized Hardrock Mountain Bike Reviews
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“Great Value”
Written on: 31/05/2013 by John-Mark-Philips (2 reviews written)
I've always been a big fan of Specialized - they're clearly a company who know what they're doing... after all they have bikes in the Tour de France (not this one!), so they should have a great idea of what they're doing. I've had a ton of fun with this mountain bike - I had a few issues with the gears initially, but I soon fixed them, it was just a matter of getting the tuning right, and it's dead simple if you ask nicely in a bike shop to get it sorted. Smooth ride. Recommended! (read more)
“best bike ever!!”
Written on: 05/04/2013
holds up to anything I throw at it. I've proably biked thousands of miles on that thing. The paint hardly ever scratches and it's all around a great bike. The gear changes are a little bit shaky esspecially 2-1 on the right side, and the tires suck for what I put it through too soft of a compound. But don't let me disscorage you from buying this bike, It's great. (read more)
“Great bike”
Written on: 25/03/2013
I changed my mongoose 250 for a hardrock and it was one of my best moves ever! it's like giving away a kia for a mercedes. It's fun, easy, durable, everything u want for leisure and commuting. It feels like a part of your body. From the very first moment u feel comfortable and sure to do what u want. Definitely recommend it (read more)
“hard rock specialized review :)”
Written on: 20/10/2012
i rode this bike for about ten minutes and i loved every second of i was in town when my mum saw a freind i asked for a go on the bike and i didnt get off it untill the second he chased me around town centre although the price bites a big hole in your pocket but tbh it is worth it .... the suspension is grat aswell while i was riding around in a circle i was bouncing up and down on the suspension and it was just great if i had gone over a speed bump i wouldnt really ntoice it thats how great... (read more)
“Would recommend this bike to anyone. Good value for...”
Written on: 07/08/2012 by Darknet (2 reviews written)
Would recommend this bike to anyone. Good value for the money. Good Colors. (read more)
“great overall ride! ”
Written on: 26/07/2012 by chriskali
Just bought one USED and it still rides great! this is a great bike and I would reccomend it to anyone looking for a cheaper alternative to the over priced bikes selling (read more)
“me”
Written on: 09/06/2012
this bike is great i would totally recomend this bike to outher is does not suck so if you buy it you would not waste your money (read more)
“starter mountain bike”
Written on: 01/05/2012 by tgoutdoors (1 review written)
bought the 2011 hardrock sport disc,(hot uk deals £370.00) and its a massive improvement on anything else ive ever ridden, but it didnt take long before i wanted to upgrade things on it. the forks are pretty naff, i ride xc mainly and drop offs larger that 5 inches and rocky sections are pretty scary with only 80mm of travel to hide behind,yes the tyres are great on roads but not on muddy rocky trails. to be fair this bike is marketed as a commuter/trail bike and on the road its ok,... (read more)
“i just tried out this bike, and it's absolutly amazing, ”
Written on: 15/05/2011
i just tried out this bike, and it's absolutly amazing,
on the road aswell as off road, unfortunatly i only rented it, but looking forward to purchase,
i took it climbing and downhilling on some very nasty terrain and the bike kept up his end of the bargain, changing gears (even with dirt) is allmost flawless and it's very fast (and light) on asphalt to overall a great bike i can reccomand to anyone
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“Great starter bike. I have had for 2 years. Crank and...”
Written on: 11/04/2011
Great starter bike. I have had for 2 years. Crank and chainrings could be better as they bend with powerful climbing. Frontfork is great. Sun tour. Cassette and chain both changed within 6 months. Front and rear deraillers are good for street ridinig, but not appropriate for Mountain biking.
Great for the price. Could upgrade, but will sell and get a better lighter frame after 3 years of riding. Happy overall.
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“Just got the Hardrock Mountain Bike. Did a 20 mile...”
Written on: 19/09/2009
Just got the Hardrock Mountain Bike. Did a 20 mile ride on road and off. Absolutely awesome. Some people have been knocking the pedals i disgree i cant notice anything. Gears work really well and the breaks are fantastic. Awesome all round bike. would recommend to anyone. (read more)
“I have the Specialized Hardrock Mountain Bike 2009...”
Written on: 10/09/2009
I have the Specialized Hardrock Mountain Bike 2009 version and i have to say it's very light and fast. my friend is a pro and with my old bike i could never catch up with him but with the hardrock sport i am faster than him. BEST BIKE money can buy. (read more)
“iv got the red 2007 Specialized Hardrock only had it a...”
Written on: 10/08/2009
iv got the red 2007 Specialized Hardrock only had it a few weeks and love it iv put the forks of a gt chucker on it and handles well but i found if u miss treat the bike it will throw you off i went up a 9 foot step up on it landed perfect but it threw me off the other side of the step up and skined all me arm from top 2 bottom hurt like hell but i still love me hard rock cant go wrong and its soo easy to get upgrades for i recommmend this bike to any pro any day (read more)
“Has something happened to Specialized's wheel makers?...”
Written on: 14/07/2009
Has something happened to Specialized's wheel makers? I used to have a 2000 Hardrock and used it for commuting around London for 7 years. The wheels just kept on turning - till the rims wore out simply from braking. That was OK - I'd got more than 10,000 miles out of them. My son also has an older Hardrock and hammers it round a mountain bike course every weekend, again without any problems.
Recently I got a new Hardrock - the 09 pro disk model with Alex Rims. Within four months the rear...
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“Frame holds nicely on the Specialized Hardrock...”
Written on: 09/06/2009
Frame holds nicely on the Specialized Hardrock Mountain Bike. (read more)
“had the Specialized Hardrock Mountain Bike for around...”
Written on: 28/05/2009
had the Specialized Hardrock Mountain Bike for around three weeks can't find a fault great bike nearly made the mistake a got a GT A 3.0 this is much better (read more)
“The Specialized Hardrock Mountain Bike is brilliant...”
Written on: 05/05/2009
The Specialized Hardrock Mountain Bike is brilliant for what i want it for. (read more)
“The Specialised Hardrock mountain bike is a great bike...”
Written on: 19/02/2009 by WICKED1234 (1 review written)
The Specialised Hardrock mountain bike is a great bike for the money would defo recommend. Comes with suntour Forks which are surprisingly good. An over all great bike which you can upgrade easily even comes with a proper threadless headset, so no messing about when changing stem / forks. Specialized bikes are a high standard and you're mainly paying for the frame, which will last you for ages. Also if you look online you can always find the previous yr model for a bargain. (read more)
“Specialized dont make rubbish. Great entry level bike,...”
Written on: 08/01/2009
Specialized dont make rubbish. Great entry level bike, ace frame but weak componentry, i may be mad but ive now upgraded to recon forks hope hoops hope mini monos thompsn layback sdg saddle slx front 27 speed trvtiv bar n stem maxxis high roller hope sqewerz n seat clamp...now were rockin (read more)
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“Just bought a 2008 model with discs and a great deal...”
Written on: 01/01/2009 by wilkesey (1 review written)
Just bought a 2008 model with discs and a great deal from Pearce Cycles Ludlow. Bike rides v v well and comfortable Covered about three times the distance I used to and felt better at therend. (read more)
“The frame is so good that it's worth buying this bike...”
Written on: 20/12/2008 by pablo1
The frame is so good that it's worth buying this bike and upgrading the weak point. Mine has Rock Shox Tora 318 forks and handles really well thanks to this upgrade. It's a good entry level bike and is fun to upgrade - I fitted a Syncros stem and a Raceface Evolve flat bar and this made the bike a lot lighter. (read more)
“The Specialized Hardrock rides nice with recon forks,...”
Written on: 07/12/2008
The Specialized Hardrock rides nice with recon forks, hope brakes, hope hoops, maxxis high rolllers its pimped and up there. Its got a really good frame, reasonable entry level component and for the price there is nothing bad worth memtioning. (read more)
“Its really on the bad side of hardtail technology. I...”
Written on: 28/11/2008 by bozworth32ukfm (1 review written)
Its really on the bad side of hardtail technology. I think that everything about this bike is bad. I cannot find anyone who sells spare parts for it. Everything seems to be oversized and to be honest, its jsut not a good bike to ride. (read more)
Wicked1234's Response to bozworth32ukfm's Review
Written on: 15/02/2009
Why would you need spares just upgrade to different spec. This bike is great for the money, Remember yout mainly paying for the frame which is amazing. The standard spec isnt amazing but ok to start, good bike to do up for a great price. Got mine for £197 in sale.
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“Excellent bike for all level of riders. will take...”
Written on: 17/11/2008 by mree145
Excellent bike for all level of riders. will take everything you throw at it and then some. well worth thinking about for your next bike. Excellent Value for Money,
Great to ride on the rough stuff as well as the road
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“Specialized hardrock is a great bike, nice solid light...”
Written on: 19/10/2008 by swanndry93 (43 reviews written)
Specialized hardrock is a great bike, nice solid light weight construction and a nice design. Its a a great starter bike for mountain biking and a pretty good price, very nice looking bike.when i first got this bike the shifting was a bit stiff but will get better over time.breaks are strong and nice big tyres. Overall awesome mountain bike for the money a highly recommend it to the beginner or pro. (read more)
“The Specialized Hardrock mountain bike is a really...”
Written on: 08/10/2008
The Specialized Hardrock mountain bike is a really good bike and for the money you wont find better value, depending where you get it of course. The looks, the weight, the size and the ride comfort are all perfect. I really like the brakes as well, they are so sharp. There is literally nothing bad about this bike. (read more)
“This is a great all around bike. I've been using this...”
Written on: 23/09/2008
This is a great all around bike. I've been using this bike off the rack and it has served me well on both urban and trail rides. It can handle around 2-ft jumps. The only problem I have encountered so far is the miss shifts on the cranks. The crankset sucks but nothing a minor upgrade won't fix. (read more)
“Been getting great use out of this for some time....”
Written on: 23/09/2008
Been getting great use out of this for some time. Feels light and solid. No better bike for the money in my opinion. (read more)
“Well its a really nice peice of equipment. It is just...”
Written on: 22/09/2008
Well its a really nice peice of equipment. It is just the smoothest ride i have ever taken i will never go back. My jeans keep getting caught in the cog and ripping them (read more)
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“Been using a Specialized Hardrock for my daily commute...”
Written on: 31/08/2008
Been using a Specialized Hardrock for my daily commute for some time now without any problems. Obviously the quality doesn't match that of a £1000 bike but for reasonable use it can't really be faulted. (read more)
“Awesome bike for beginners at mountain biking....”
Written on: 11/08/2008
Awesome bike for beginners at mountain biking. Everything, this bike can take whatever you thro at it. Its Solid. good beginners bike excellent value for money! (read more)
“Have had my Hardrock mountain bike for some time now....”
Written on: 31/07/2008
Have had my Hardrock mountain bike for some time now. To enjoy the bikes full potential, you need to upgrade a bit. (Gears, seat, etc.) Great starter bike. (read more)
“Ok for general purposes, excellent in terrain - has...”
Written on: 04/07/2008
Ok for general purposes, excellent in terrain - has his own "brain", that bike never give up. truly servant. (read more)
“After looking around for a couple of months at most of...”
Written on: 28/06/2008
After looking around for a couple of months at most of the other brands, and wanting a bike within my pretty limited budget, meant that picking this up for £249 (as it had £50 off the rrp) I am well pleased. I took it up to my local mountain biking circuit the next day and was amazed how it handles the decents, climbs and drop offs. The only gripe I have is that I'm going to have to put a strip of outdoor sellotape on the top tube as I recon the cable is going to rub away the lovely finish... (read more)
“To be honest i thought the bike was rubbish ”
Written on: 23/06/2008 by lewiscross
To be honest i thought the bike was rubbish (read more)
Chat's Response to 376357_lewiscross's Review
Written on: 11/02/2009
I disagree with this review because it sounds to me that you crashed the bike which is not the bike's fault and does not make the bike rubbish.
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“Fantastic bike, smooth, nice feel to the bike, handles...”
Written on: 18/06/2008
Fantastic bike, smooth, nice feel to the bike, handles well and extremely strong would strongly recomend to anyone looking for a new bike well worth the money!! excellent (read more)
“Its $a good all rounder bike for beginners to...”
Written on: 14/06/2008 by lukeplayer187 (1 review written)
Its $a good all rounder bike for beginners to intermediates highly recommend for the price (read more)
“This bike rocks....took a beating on several paths and...”
Written on: 11/06/2008
This bike rocks....took a beating on several paths and handled 3 foot drops surprisingly well. Even though fork is factory standard, i didnt bottom out...although im not a heavy guy (150 lbs) (read more)
“Just got it, rides like a dream. The Specialized...”
Written on: 08/06/2008
Just got it, rides like a dream. The Specialized hardrock is an amazing bike,. one of the best I have ever ridden. Its fast, comfortable and smooth. You must try this one to see what its like, you will not be let down. (read more)
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“I love my mountain bike! It has survived Rockville...”
Written on: 06/06/2008
I love my mountain bike! It has survived Rockville for years. (read more)
“Had bike for 6 months upgraded the wheels to halo...”
Written on: 29/05/2008 by lisataratia06
Had bike for 6 months upgraded the wheels to halo combats running full sram x-9 gears and avid r v-brakes and must say it flies whatever you do on it solid frame and components on it will upgrade to avid juicy 5 disc brakes eventually (read more)
“Really good beginner bike can take pretty much any...”
Written on: 16/05/2008
Really good beginner bike can take pretty much any thing you throw at it (read more)
“Good value for the money. nice colors. The saddle its...”
Written on: 16/05/2008 by LUCYMIAMI (1 review written)
Good value for the money. nice colors. The saddle its very comfortable. (read more)
“Bought this just over a year ago, a Specialized Hard...”
Written on: 16/05/2008 by prong (1 review written)
Bought this just over a year ago, a Specialized Hard Rock Sport 07 (the distressed army look). I should have bought a dirt jump bike instead, but the HR Sport handles everything okay.
The only issue I've had were the crappy metal stock pedals which I have swaped for sealed bearings platform FPDs which hold my foot in place a lot better when I jump.
I bought this because I liked the look of it and I'm told the frame (alloy) is one of the best in the industry, beating hands down more expensive...
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“I purchased my Hard Rock specialized in 2001 and use...”
Written on: 28/04/2008 by specializedhardrock
I purchased my Hard Rock specialized in 2001 and use it strictly with road tires on pavement for my workouts. I'm 62 years old and weigh 175lbs and typically bike between 60-100 miles per week. In that time period I have had the frame brake twice, one of the cranks broke, both wheels had to be replaced. Of course I expect things like the chain, pedals and the de-railer to fail during that period of time but certainly not the frame. The only things that haven't failed were the de-railer... (read more)
“I am not a huge fan of the Specialized Hardrock...”
Written on: 27/04/2008
I am not a huge fan of the Specialized Hardrock mountain bike, the frame it pretty good, its quite hard and tough but other than that there is not much else to say about it (read more)
“Good bike. Nice bike good for entry level people who...”
Written on: 21/04/2008
Good bike. Nice bike good for entry level people who are just getting into mtb and learning mtb skills. I found that the front forks were pretty bad though. (read more)
“This is a fun bike to ride. i've tried it on soft...”
Written on: 16/04/2008
This is a fun bike to ride. i've tried it on soft dirt, packed dirt, knobs, tree roots, gravelly loops, water filled loops, switch backs up and down, over grass, attacked steep hills. i'm planning to get a full suspension bike next year but i dont see myself ever getting rid of my sport. if not, i'll just upgrade small parts here or there. like a new saddle, bar ends, etc. (read more)
“Great Bike! The Specialized Hardrock runs very...”
Written on: 01/04/2008
Great Bike! The Specialized Hardrock runs very smoothly. I had some trouble when shifting gears on one occasion but other than that its a great bike. (read more)
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Chat's Response to bozworth32ukfm's Review
Written on: 11/02/2009
I disagree with this review because I own this bike and the comments make no sense. It is a very good bike.