Originally Posted by
DEW21
So which cartridge BB will bolt right in if I decide to go that route?
Depends on the crank, but this should help:
Sheldon Brown's Bottom Bracket Size Database
And yeah, the Hardrocks were on the lower tier of Spesh's lineup, so there's nothing to be gained by keeping it original. I prefer the simplicity of threaded cartridge BBs, $30 and they'll last a million miles*
*may not actually be a million