Mountain Biking - 2002 Specialized Hardrock Comp A1 FS any good???

I just got me this bike...here are the specs....

I am looking to upgrade some of the Cheapy components...problem is...I am new to biking and need some advice on what to upgrade. Are these components pretty good????


Technical Specifications


FRAME Aggro A1, Premium Aluminum TIG welded, rack eyelets, replaceable der. hanger, and disc mounts

FRONT FORK Rock Shox Judy TT, with preload adjusters, 80mm travel

HEADSET Ritchey, 1-1/8", threadless

STEM Specialized alloy, 15 degree rise, black

HANDLEBARS Specialized alloy, 30mm rise, 6 degree sweep, black

TAPE / GRIPS Specialized Double Density, kraton

FRONT BRAKE Forged alloy, linear pull, w/MC pads and linear spring

REAR BRAKE Forged alloy, linear pull, w/MC pads and linear spring

BRAKE LEVERS Shimano ST-MC-20, black, Alivio

FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano FD-330, 34.9 clamp, bottom pulll, Acera

REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano RD-MC20SGS, Alivio

SHIFT LEVERS Shimano ST-MC-20 Black, Alivio

CASSETTE Shimano HG, 11x30, 8-speed

CHAIN Shimano IG-31, 8-speed

CRANKSET Specialized Forearm Comp, w/black arms

CHAINRINGS 42x32x22, Super Shifter III, w/ black outer ring

BOTTOM BRACKET Shimano LP-28, square taper, 68 x 110, sealed cartridge bearing

PEDALS Specialized, twin sided, composite, toe-clip adaptable, with reflector

RIMS Alex DM-20, 32h, 26", alloy, double wall, w/machined side walls, black

FRONT HUB Formula FM-21, 32h, alloy, Q/R

REAR HUB Shimano RM-40, 32h, black, QR

SPOKES 14GA, stainless, black, w/brass nipples

FRONT TIRE Specialized Rockster, 26"x2.10", black skinwall

REAR TIRE Specialized Rockster, 26"x2.10", black skinwall

TUBES Specialized, schrader valve

SADDLE Specialized Sport MTB w/Body Geometry technology (OEM)

SEAT POST Specialized alloy, 30.9x350mm

SEAT BINDER Specialized alloy clamp, alloy quick release

NOTES Chain stay cover, reflectors, owners manual

Uhhhh.....I guess this bike is not that good. No replies!!!

I will give this thing a little more time.......then if I have to....start answering my own questions!!!

This is a great starter bike....good frame. As far as the components I cannot answer that for you since I do not know ANYTHING about them.

LOOKS GOOD TO ME THOUGH!!!

anap, relax dude, it's during the day and most of us have jobs we are pretending to be doing instead of hanging out on the forums.

Yes it's a good bike. I wouldn't change a thing until you break it! Upgrade as stuff wears out or breaks.

If you've got money burning a hole, upgrade the front suspension, then wheels, then.....who knows!

L8R

Maybe if I said I was a woman I would get a quick response!!!

Maybe if I said I was a woman I would get a quick response?Nope.

Naked woman,.....maybe!

But as impatient as you are, you'd be HIGH maintenance, and I'd have to pass!

L8R

Naked woman,.....maybe!

But as impatient as you are, you'd be HIGH maintenance, and I'd have to pass!

L8R
:D :roflmao: :beer: I've gotta give you points on that one A2

Today is my monday....I got 4 more days of work after today! Sorry if I was a little impatient.

Thanks for the info!!

Ride it till it breaks and then you know what to upgrade!

heyyyyyyyy.... any chance you bought it from a guy in Newfoundland?

i think you bought the bike that i was going to..then didnt :p

heyyyyyyyy.... any chance you bought it from a guy in Newfoundland?

i think you bought the bike that i was going to..then didnt :p


I got it off EBAY actually from someone in Philly....