Specialized Hardrock "vintage" touring?
02-22-18, 08:13 AM
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Specialized Hardrock "vintage" touring?
Anyone tour on a hardrock from 2000 and older?
Just did a build..can't figure out how to post pics here yet..
Just did a build..can't figure out how to post pics here yet..
02-22-18, 08:56 AM
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02-22-18, 09:44 AM
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Before after
Changed everything new headse, bottom bracket, shifters, brakes, while drive train...next is new rear wheel..the hub screw as stripped so I gotta get a new rear wheel for 8 speed..
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Looking good!
You can also post it in the Classic & Vintage forum in the Show Your Vintage MTB Drop Bar Conversions-thread if you ever convert it to a drop-bar setup.
You can also post it in the Classic & Vintage forum in the Show Your Vintage MTB Drop Bar Conversions-thread if you ever convert it to a drop-bar setup.
02-22-18, 11:31 AM
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Bars
Looking good!
You can also post it in the Classic & Vintage forum in the Show Your Vintage MTB Drop Bar Conversions-thread if you ever convert it to a drop-bar setup.
You can also post it in the Classic & Vintage forum in the Show Your Vintage MTB Drop Bar Conversions-thread if you ever convert it to a drop-bar setup.
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02-25-18, 05:11 PM
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02-26-18, 10:38 PM
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nice
https://imgur.com/gallery/UkIhg
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I did some one-nighters and maybe a two-nighter, with rear panniers and a handlebar bag. A solid platform IMO, though I'd want more hand positions for a longer tour or long days.
I think other than tires and fenders it was pretty stock.
I think other than tires and fenders it was pretty stock.
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Here's my Rockhopper Comp tourer. North Roadbars, spd/flat pedals, ergo grips wrapped with cloth tape, etc.. I like it a lot!
03-05-18, 03:31 PM
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03-28-18, 02:44 AM
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My Hardrock Comp
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That looks great! Mine's a 2000 or so that looks like it's the same frame. What stem are you using? I had to cut the OEM one off when I replaced the steering head bearings and replaced it with a shorter version that was at the shop - it's not the same as what I'm used to.
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03-31-18, 11:13 PM
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That looks great! Mine's a 2000 or so that looks like it's the same frame. What stem are you using? I had to cut the OEM one off when I replaced the steering head bearings and replaced it with a shorter version that was at the shop - it's not the same as what I'm used to.
03-31-18, 11:14 PM
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That looks great! Mine's a 2000 or so that looks like it's the same frame. What stem are you using? I had to cut the OEM one off when I replaced the steering head bearings and replaced it with a shorter version that was at the shop - it's not the same as what I'm used to.
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You guy's have me jealous! Guess I need to ante up and get a Brooks for the Rockhopper. Always thought one would be cool, just cheaped out!Added a rack this morning. Did a 20 mile history ride today......
04-01-18, 03:39 AM
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I had a 1992 Stumpjumper. I loved that bike and today it would be a kickass tourer, but I lent it to a friend and it got stolen. 
I can almost forgive my friend, but I will never forget that bike.
I can almost forgive my friend, but I will never forget that bike.