1993 Specialized Hardrock
It's the oldest Mountain bicycle I own. Is it vintage?
I purchased it for $20 but it was ridden honorably to near death. The BB spindle was grooved so that it was ready to break.
All the parts disassembled easily; which made it enjoyable to repair. So I completely disassembled it and greased all the bearings, stem and seat post.
The original headset seems to be in fine condition, easily adjustable and smooth turning.
I trued the original rear wheel straight but it required some uneven spoke tensioning and many of the spoke nipples were rusted and required replacement so I decided to replace the wheel instead.
It appears to have been kept indoors as the paint is chipped from usage but there is no rust inside the frame. The frame appears to be in good shape overall. The paint appears Blue and or Green depending on the lighting conditions.
I have replaced the Rear wheel, Seat post, Chain, Cables, BB, Freewheel, Handlebar grips and Pedals. The seat is torn at the edges but it's functional.
The price of restoration to this point is $112 in parts.
It rides smooth and quiet with a reborn spirit. . .
