Date this Specialized Hardrock
09-20-22, 01:16 PM
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Date this Specialized Hardrock
I am servicing this older MB for my Grandson. It was purchased several years ago used by my son, and appears to not have had much use. I am hoping that by getting a date placed on it that it will be more appreciated/maintained. I think all the components are original. Sorry about the gargantuan photos, I don't know how to avoid this. Thanks in advance!
09-20-22, 01:32 PM
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Nice time machine you have over there, congrats!
Based on the components (which are original to the bike) 1991 and 1992 for sure, I don't know if was produced later as well with same group. Pics from 1991 Shimano and Specialized catalogs.
link: https://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2...lized-1991.pdf
An 1992 example, check out the guys' other bikes, looks like he mostly collects these in all sizes shapes and colors.
https://bikesheaven.com/1992-special...ock-20-blkack/
Based on the components (which are original to the bike) 1991 and 1992 for sure, I don't know if was produced later as well with same group. Pics from 1991 Shimano and Specialized catalogs.
link: https://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2...lized-1991.pdf
An 1992 example, check out the guys' other bikes, looks like he mostly collects these in all sizes shapes and colors.
https://bikesheaven.com/1992-special...ock-20-blkack/
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09-20-22, 02:40 PM
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Thanks for the prompt response. I did some further searches and it looks like a different component set in 93. I can't get over the lack of obvious miles put on a bike that is 30+ years old.
09-20-22, 03:05 PM
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It could be as early as 1990. What is the frame's serial number?
09-20-22, 03:08 PM
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I came from the Est where we would have strangled people for such a bike. In the US its was a nice entry level model, but int this NOS shape its still a gem, hope your grandson will appreciate it.
09-20-22, 09:41 PM
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Should be on the bottom bracket shell.
