specialized hardrock comp year 2000 !Is it worth saving?
Hollow-legs
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Hi, A few years ago i picked up a Specialized hardrock comp from the year 2000,It was in very good condition,i brought it for as cheap replacement(it cost £65.00) for my Mongoose tyax super..However when i received it from the e-bay seller ,I set-it up and jumped on ! Wow ! What a freaking awesome bike ,,,so fast and light ,,i loved it ,,sold the mongoose,,,and used the spesh for my work commute ,i used it for nearly 2 years, i could fly on that bike ,,then the bug came to buy a new bike ,,,I resisted but gave in ...the spesh was left in the shed for 6 months until my mate needed a bike ,i lent it to him!
Anyway ,,my mate has now returned it to me ,as soon as i got it back i jumped on and gave it spin ,,Wow!! The memories came flooding what a fantastic bike ,,or should i say frame ? I had a big smile on my face
The frame is what i love about the bike ,so light ...But she is in a pretty poor state ,,my friend really used her and abused her,,The crankset is wobbling ,,had a quick look ,,it looks like the bottom bracket is the culprit..
I have done some digging and found out it has a tange seiki sport BB square crank arms ,,but what size and thread is it?
I know nothing about BBs ,It this BB still around ,is there a alternative BB i can use ,,I would change the crankset as well...But my question is ,,"IS IT WORTH SAVING " i really do not want to spend that much ...Is the frame worth anything to someone ... Retro-bike?
Any advice???
Cheers.
Anyway ,,my mate has now returned it to me ,as soon as i got it back i jumped on and gave it spin ,,Wow!! The memories came flooding what a fantastic bike ,,or should i say frame ? I had a big smile on my face
The frame is what i love about the bike ,so light ...But she is in a pretty poor state ,,my friend really used her and abused her,,The crankset is wobbling ,,had a quick look ,,it looks like the bottom bracket is the culprit..
I have done some digging and found out it has a tange seiki sport BB square crank arms ,,but what size and thread is it?
I know nothing about BBs ,It this BB still around ,is there a alternative BB i can use ,,I would change the crankset as well...But my question is ,,"IS IT WORTH SAVING " i really do not want to spend that much ...Is the frame worth anything to someone ... Retro-bike?
Any advice???
Cheers.
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I'd save it, even just to use it as a ratbike.
Shimano still do the best value square-taper BBs. You just need one in the right length, so just measure the old one. Cost about £15 and will last years. There are cheaper too, but they don't last as well.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=71369
The first number is the width of the bottom bracket shell. The second is the length of the axle.0 -
Thanks for that warpcow,,Gives me an idea what too look for ,,i really think i want to save it in my heart,as you say keep as a ratbike or spare backup ,,,0
