Hardrock Owners Unite!!!!!
03-09-07, 01:22 AM
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Hardrock Owners Unite!!!!!
So lately the hardrock has come up in many threads, so I wanted to see how popular this bike really is and to show people how damn versital it is. So when it comes to bikes under $500, hardrocks are the only way.
So lets see those hardrocks!...
Wow, I sound like a 12 year old pinkbiker.
So lets see those hardrocks!...
Wow, I sound like a 12 year old pinkbiker.
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03-09-07, 02:34 AM
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THOUGH you don't spell like one.
03-09-07, 06:49 AM
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(just to get it out of the way before everybody else wakes up....specialized sucks)
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Originally Posted by apclassic9
(just to get it out of the way before everybody else wakes up....specialized sucks)
03-09-07, 08:40 AM
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I can't get a picture right now but i have an 06 Specialized Hardrock. All stock except i'm going to get new parts for it pretty soon. I love it, i ride it everywhere! A hardrock is the way to go when you want to buy a bike for everything. Its good for everything! Also my hardrock will soon be a singlespeed 
! I can't wait.
! I can't wait.
03-09-07, 09:36 AM
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I often see that the Hardrock owners need to claim their existence vigorously. I think its comedic that some hardrock owners think that its the best bike for under $500, specially when you can buy Rockhopper for that money. Similarly, its really ridiculous that often Hardrock owners make it sound like no matter what a persons preferences or riding style is, Hardrock is the best bike for him/her......
now, it makes me wander.....Why do Hardrock riders need to unite or be so frantic about their bikes.....Do they feel insecure? do they feel that they are not valued? or are these a group of brats who need constant attention? I have seen people identify with brands, but not so much with a specific model…. except from Trek fuel/bruiser or something like that…….is this a teen thing or what……or is it like a dire need for attention.,…..Honest question buddy.....please help me understand…..
now, it makes me wander.....Why do Hardrock riders need to unite or be so frantic about their bikes.....Do they feel insecure? do they feel that they are not valued? or are these a group of brats who need constant attention? I have seen people identify with brands, but not so much with a specific model…. except from Trek fuel/bruiser or something like that…….is this a teen thing or what……or is it like a dire need for attention.,…..Honest question buddy.....please help me understand…..
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03-09-07, 10:16 AM
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Yup, Hardrock owner here.
Since I bought this bike in November of 2005 I have replaced:
- wheel set (Sun XC2 disc specific rims with DT Onyx hubs)
- front derailler (LX)
- rear derailler (LX)
- crank (LX)
- bottom bracket
- shifters/brake levers (LX)
- suspension fork (Marzzochi) sp?
- brake calipers (Avid BB5)
- brake rotors
- cables
- housing
- chain (times 3)
- cassette (times 3)
NOW it's a good bike. Basically I bought a frame for $700 (oh, and a seat).
Since I bought this bike in November of 2005 I have replaced:
- wheel set (Sun XC2 disc specific rims with DT Onyx hubs)
- front derailler (LX)
- rear derailler (LX)
- crank (LX)
- bottom bracket
- shifters/brake levers (LX)
- suspension fork (Marzzochi) sp?
- brake calipers (Avid BB5)
- brake rotors
- cables
- housing
- chain (times 3)
- cassette (times 3)
NOW it's a good bike. Basically I bought a frame for $700 (oh, and a seat).
03-09-07, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by sherpaPeak
now, it makes me wander.....
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just sold mine. had raceface shore cranks, xt rear derailleur, titec stem, and fsa riser bars. i put on all new cables and housing, a new set of pads, and gave the kid a hell of a deal. it also had a sweet top cap with dancing bears on it. it was a nice bike, but not that nice... i'm happy to be rid of it.
03-09-07, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Curt Kurt
what ever happened to the 'hardrockers'?
https://bikeforums.net/showthread.php...ht=hardrockers
03-09-07, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by al.wong
Nice to know I'm not the only one stupid enough to make a thread like this...
03-09-07, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by sherpaPeak
now, it makes me wander.....Why do Hardrock riders need to unite or be so frantic about their bikes.....Do they feel insecure? do they feel that they are not valued? or are these a group of brats who need constant attention? I have seen people identify with brands, but not so much with a specific model…. except from Trek fuel/bruiser or something like that…….is this a teen thing or what……or is it like a dire need for attention.,…..Honest question buddy.....please help me understand…..
(got all my wisdom removed yesterday).Honestly though I don't even own this bike anymore but I have great respect for it. It was the bike that started it all...
03-09-07, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by FreeRidin'
Honestly though I don't even own this bike anymore but I have great respect for it.
03-09-07, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by FreeRidin'
(got all my wisdom removed yesterday).
Honestly though I don't even own this bike anymore but I have great respect for it. It was the bike that started it all...
).Honestly though I don't even own this bike anymore but I have great respect for it. It was the bike that started it all...
03-09-07, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by junkyard
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While far from a great bike, the Hardrock is a really fun bike. I love my SS to bang around on.
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Originally Posted by mtnbiker66
While far from a great bike, the Hardrock is a really fun bike. I love my SS to bang around on.
03-11-07, 12:43 AM
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I likw my hardrock, but dont love it. geomotry isint right for what I do so i'll get a ToP soon..but for I still think it helped me progress in biking a lot.
03-11-07, 12:58 AM
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Soon we shall take over the world!!!
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Originally Posted by TroyLeeRacer199
I likw my hardrock, but dont love it. geomotry isint right for what I do so i'll get a ToP soon..but for I still think it helped me progress in biking a lot.