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Restored 2003 Specialized Hardrock CrMo 4130 bike 19" (Large) Mango - $400 (pacifica)
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Completely disassembled and overhauled by a professional mechanical engineer.
Super clean.
Ready to ride.
21-speed Shimano drivetrain, upgraded with RockShox Judy XC front shocks
This bike is remarkable for two reasons: it is likely the last ChroMoly steel version of the Hardrock before Specialized moved entirely to aluminum. The 4130 ChroMoly frame makes it perfect for “retro-mod” builds. The frame color of this bike is also unusual; I only saw this spectacular ‘Mango’ color on high-end 1998 Stumpjumpers.
When I bought this bike, most of everything on it was a complete mess. Bent cranks with busted threads someone tried to hammer out of the bottom bracket. Badly rusted fork and handlebars, beaten derailleur, mismatched shifters, tires, wheels, etc., basically – everything you should expect from a Craigslist bike in excellent conditions :) But the "mango" frame looks spectacular.
More restoration photos, specs, and info about this bike on my website:
https://bikesheaven.com/2003-specialized-hardrock-crmo-4130-mango-19/
This is not an ordinary used bike that is not safe to ride before a $300+ parts visit to a bike shop. Bike shops charge $350-500 for a complete overhaul, labor alone. Vintage bike restoration is my hobby. I completely disassembled this bike and personally overhauled every component. Every detail of this bike was thoroughly cleaned, inspected, restored or replaced, lubricated, and tuned up; all bearings were greased; and all shifters, derailleurs, and brakes are dialed to perfection.
This bike is ready for another 10 years of problem-free rides.