Specs:

Frame: A1 Premium Aluminum, Designs for Women geometry, double butted low standover TT, tig-welded, externally relieved head tube, forged dropouts w/ replaceable 98954020 hanger

Crank: Truvativ ISO Flow 3.0 for Power Spline, replaceable rings

Saddle: Specialized Body Geometry, ATB Women’s

Handlebars: Alloy 25.4mm, 38mm rise, 600mm wide, 8 degree back, 6 degree up sweep, 3.2mm thick

Brakes: Tektro “V” w/ linear spring

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Strengths:

• Lightweight
• Great value
• Tough and solid frame with great saddle
• Stylish design

What Else To Know:

• Available in Baby Blue Distressed, Metallic Blue Stripe, and Silver
• Specialized offers lifetime warranty against manufacture defects on all its bikes
• Free standard shipping for orders $150 or more (U.S. only excluding Alaska, Hawaii, APOs/FPOs)

Weaknesses:

• Pedals and shifters could use some upgrades

Conclusion:

The Specialized Hardrock Sport Women’s is a good starter all terrain bike. But what we like most about this bike is its stylish design, great for those who want style and performance in a bike at the same time.

Where to Buy at a Discount?

Get the Specialized Hardrock Sport Women’s directly from the manufacturer’s website. Alternatively, use their dealer locator to find out where to conveniently buy the bike.

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Specs:

Frame: Specialized M4 Manipulated Alloy frame, fully butted, ORE DT, forged dropouts w/ replaceable 98954020 hanger

Crank: 8-Speed, XC shape, Octalink Spline

Saddle: Specialized XC, Body Geometry, 143mm width, front and rear bumpers

Handlebars: Specialized alloy, 31.8mm, 25mm rise, 640mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 8 degree up, 2.8mm thick

Brakes: Alloy linear pull w/ adj. housing, 1pc. pad

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Strengths:

• Lightweight
• Handles well
• Durable frame
• Competitively priced
• Great on climbs

What Else To Know:

• Comes in Gloss Flo Red and Satin Black KL color schemes
• Specialized offers lifetime warranty against manufacture defects on all its bikes
• Free standard shipping for orders $150 or more (U.S. only excluding Alaska, Hawaii, APOs/FPOs)

Weaknesses:

• Poor stock grips and brakes
• Contains a number of low spec components

Conclusion:

The Specialized Rockhopper is great for those with a limited budget. Because of its low price, some of its components had to suffer. A great entry-level hard tail mountain bike but then again, you will need to spend a few cash to upgrade certain parts if you want better performance.

Where to Buy at a Discount?

The Specialized Rockhopper is currently listed at $640 on Specialized website. Use the dealer locator to find out where to conveniently get the Rockhopper.

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Specs:

Frame: A1 Premium Aluminum, disc only, double butted TT, ORE DT, externally relieved head tube, reinforced disc mount, forged dropouts w/ replaceable 98954020 hanger

Crank: Truvativ ISO Flow 3.0 for Power Spline, replaceable rings

Saddle: Specialized Body Geometry, ATB

Handlebars: Alloy 25.4mm, 38mm rise, 620mm wide, 8 degree back, 6 degree up sweep, 3.2mm thick

Brakes: Shimano 415, mechanical disc, 6″ Center Lock rotors

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Strengths:

• Strong, heavy duty frame
• Handles well on road and off road
• Lightweight
• Stylish design

What Else To Know:

• Comes in Black Distressed, Burnt Orange Stripe, Metallic Silver Distressed color schemes
• Specialized offers lifetime warranty against manufacture defects on all its bikes
• Free standard shipping for orders $150 or more (U.S. only excluding Alaska, Hawaii, APOs/FPOs)

Weaknesses:

• Stock pedals and fork needs upgrade for serious riding
• Poor ground clearance

Conclusion:

Competitively priced and handles great on any terrain. One thing to take note of though, the stock fork is probably the least popular component of the bike. You will probably want to upgrade it soon. But other than that, the Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc is an ok all terrain bike.

Where to Buy at a Discount?

Currently priced at $500 on manufacturer’s website, check out their dealer locator to find out where to shop for the Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc.

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Specs:

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

Crank: SR SunTour, square taper spline

Saddle:  Specialized XC, Body Geometry, 143mm width, front and rear bumpers

Handlebars: Hi-Ten riserbar, 32mm rise, 640mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up sweep

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

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Strengths:

• Lightweight
• Durable frame
• Handles well
• Decent components for its price

What Else To Know:

• Available in gold, metallic black, or red color
• Specialized offers lifetime warranty against manufacture defects on all its bikes.

Weaknesses:

• The saddle and pedals are probably the least you would appreciate when riding this bike

Conclusion:

If you’re looking for an entry level mountain bike with a good sturdy frame, then the Specialized Hardrock is among your top choices. Good components with an entry level pricing, lightweight, sturdy frame – fit for missions that require a few off road tracks.

Where to Buy at a Discount?

Suggested price for the Specialized Hardrock bike is $390. You can use Specialized’s dealer locator to find out where best to get the Specialized Hardrock.

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