had to finally replace this old single speed DJ frame with something that fit my height a little better.
Specialized Hardrock GX, I'm unsure of the year.... trying to find a serial number database for Specialized bikes (my guess it's from around '96 or '97). I found it abandoned in front of my work, missing seat post, bent and twisted chainrings, plastic gripshifters were cracked and seized. When I tipped it upright off the ground bright orange rusty water came pouring out of the drain holes in the frame. both wheels were so badly out of true they couldn't clear the breaks, so I had to carry it home on the subway. I've always wanted to try drop bars on a mountain bike frame...so I installed larger chain rings, different stem, oversized drop bars, brake levers and bar end shifters cleaned and re-greased all the bearings. Full coverage fenders and the ugliest bar tape ever seen (it was only $3 though). So far I like it, the fork rake is pretty relaxed compared to my previous commuter and I'm finding and I can't flick through traffic as easily now... but it's growing on me. It's a heavy beast though...... very heavy.