VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Specialized Hardrock A1 Comp FS

Velopedia Archive ID 87855

Overview

Model year1999
BrandSpecialized
ModelHardrock A1 Comp FS
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID87855
Original MSRP$499.99
ColorsBall-Burnished, Dark Dew Green
Sizes13", 15", 17", 19", 21"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialSpecialized A1 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Jett C, 1.8" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetSpecialized ForeArm Sport, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketSpecialized Sport, 110mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsSpecialized platform, steel

Brakes

BrakesLee Chi ProMax linear-pull brakes, linear-pull levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Specialized Headfirst Sport
HandlebarSpecialized alloy
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemSpecialized A-1
SaddleSpecialized Hardrock Men's
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 30.9mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Specialized alloy, Rear: Specialized STOUT Comp
RimsWeinmann 519, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Specialized Hardrock'r
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube544 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center430 mm
Wheelbase1047 mm
Fork offset / rake38 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 3, 2026.