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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1995 Specialized Hardrock Ultra
Mountain bike, non-suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
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- Original MSRP
- $359.99
- Sizes
- 13.5", 15.5", 17", 19", 21"
- Colors
- Black cherry
- Geometry
- Legacy reference · Ride analysis
- Archive ID
- 32695
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Velopedia analysis
What the specifications mean
The 255% cassette range describes the available gearing more clearly than the component-group name alone. On the steel frame, paint damage and moisture entry deserve attention because corrosion can begin at scratches, vent holes or internal surfaces. The nominal 26-inch label is not enough for replacement ordering because several incompatible bead-seat diameters have used that name.
Gearing
255% cassette range
Calculated from the published 11–28-tooth sprocket span.
Frame material
Steel
Paint damage and moisture entry matter because corrosion can start externally or inside the frame.
Wheel standard
Nominal 26 inch
Confirm the ISO bead-seat diameter because several incompatible standards have used this name.
Original MSRP
$359.99
Historical launch-position context—not a current valuation or asking price.
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Used-bike inspection
If you’re buying this bike used
Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- FrameCheck paint chips, vent holes and the inside of the seat tube for corrosion. Also look for dents, bent tubes and cracking around welded or brazed joints.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesTest each brake separately and confirm it stops firmly and releases cleanly. Inspect the pads and braking surfaces for wear or contamination, and check the cables or hoses for damage.Inspect the brakes →
- DrivetrainShift through every gear under light load and measure chain wear. Confirm that the shifter, derailleur, chain and cassette belong to the same 7-speed system.Check drivetrain wear →
- Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.Check wheels and tires →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 19 checks based on 5 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 1995 Specialized Hardrock Ultra · Mountain bike, non-suspension · Published sizes: 13.5", 15.5", 17", 19", 21"
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded steel · Fork: Specialized Direct Drive · Direct Drive chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano AceraX · Shifters: Shimano AceraX RapidFire TX · Front derailleur: Shimano AceraX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano AceraX · Crankset: Shimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano AceraX brakes, Shimano AceraX levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Araya VP-20 · Hubs: Shimano AceraX · Front tire: 26 x 1.95" Specialized Hardrock R
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1" steel · Handlebar: Steel · Stem: Steel · Seatpost: Alloy, 26.6 mm diameter · Saddle: Specialized Prolong Sport · Pedals: HTI P-48
Before and during the test ride
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Interpretation based on the archived manufacturer specifications. Confirm exact fit and standards before ordering parts or performing service.
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Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded steel |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Chromoly, butted, Specialized Direct Drive |
| Fork | Specialized Direct Drive |
| Fork Material | Direct Drive chromoly, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano AceraX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano AceraX RapidFire TX |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano AceraX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano AceraX |
| Crankset | Shimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | HTI P-48 |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano AceraX brakes, Shimano AceraX levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" steel |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Steel |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Steel |
| Saddle | Specialized Prolong Sport |
| Seatpost | Alloy, 26.6 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano AceraX |
|---|---|
| Rims | Araya VP-20 |
| Spokes | Stainless steel |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.95" Specialized Hardrock R |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Historical reference geometry
Geometry
Historical model-level geometry recovered from Velopedia’s original archive database. The source does not identify which listed frame size this reference describes, so fit interpretation is intentionally limited and no size-normalized Archive Context is generated.
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 536 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 70° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 436 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1046 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 42 mm |
Geometry source: Historical archive database — model-level reference geometry. The historical source provides one model-level geometry set and does not identify the corresponding frame size.
Geometry interpretation
What this geometry means
Legacy reference geometry
Fit reference
The historical source lists a 536 mm top-tube length, but it does not identify which frame size this model-level reference describes or whether the historical field was measured horizontally. Treat it as an archival frame reference rather than a size-specific fit recommendation. Its 73° seat-tube angle describes the reference frame’s seat-line orientation. Actual seated position still depends on frame size, saddle height and fore-aft adjustment.
Handling tendencies
The 70° head angle points to relatively quick-steering by current mountain-bike conventions steering geometry. Wheelbase is listed at 1046 mm, but because the historical source does not identify frame size, it is retained as a model reference rather than used for a size-normalized handling conclusion. Fork offset is listed at 42 mm. Offset works with head angle and wheel size to determine trail, so it is useful steering evidence even though the archive does not provide enough information here to calculate trail reliably.
Period context
At 70°, the head angle sits toward the slacker end among mountain geometries represented in Velopedia for this period. Its 73° seat angle is close to the middle of the group among the same-period mountain references.
This is historical model-level reference geometry, not a known frame-size geometry table or a ride test. Frame size, rider proportions, cockpit setup, tires, suspension and components can materially change fit and handling.
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.