50 Dollar Hardtail - Specailized Hardrock Sport 29er

[@derekdavis6508]

You can pop that shifter cover off and spray brake or carb cleaner, or get some bike spray, and spray it out, it's gumed up from the stock grease, and shoot some wd 40 in it, i could be wrong, I would always clean them out when I worked at the bike shop.

[@OLKIEMTB]

Thanks for the advice!

[@OLKIEMTB]

By the way, I tried this out and it worked wonderfully! Thanks for the helpful tip!

[@madblunted]

Yup i have those type of shimano shifters and wd40 gets them going again.

[@derekdavis6508]

@@OLKIEMTB I just now seen this, no problem, I like tinkering on bikes, bout to work on a friends soon, gotta true and replace some spokes, do a tune up, it can also happen on road bike shifters.

[@MissingLinkMTB]

Fifty bucks I wouldn't pass it up either. Looking for medium bikes for my friends to get into the sport.

[@johnwick5894]

I bought this bike brand new in 2014. Still own it and its the best mountain bike ive ever owned. I dont want to part with it and would buy the same again

[@benji-live530]

I'm doing the same thing I can't wait to build

[@excellrevs]

Bro. Right now in 2023 those ones go for $500 here in Nicaragua. That's insane. I purchased one and now I don't even have a buck to get a new suspension lol

[@mrsportfish8987]

my buddy gave me his 2010 Hardrock 26. I'm ditching all the gearing and converting it to a BMX bike with SE BMX handlebars, BOLANY Bike Cranksets 170mm Hollow Integrated 104BCD Single Speed Round Chainring 34T/36T MTB Crankset with Bottom Bracket, Landing Gear 26 chromoly forks, CyclingDeal Conversion Kit Fixie Bike Single Speed Compatible with Shimano Sram Cassette Freewheel Hub Adaptor - for Mountain and Road Bike Gear Cog Spacers

[@rogergreene2272]

Killer deal. I bought the XXL black, blue and orange version new and paid $700.

[@GeoAce777]

50 buck$ that's DECENT

[@georgebritten9382]

most underrated channel ever

[@OLKIEMTB]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@abbyanderson8412]

I just bought a Hard rock for $50 but it's a 26er with v brakes and a free wheel sucks for me anyway I love the bike it handles great and surprisingly it's really fast ( for a 26er) still on the hunt for a used 29er that's not like $600

[@fairplayer916]

thats an insane find dude.

[@OLKIEMTB]

I know, I couldn't believe it myself.

[@fairplayer916]

@@OLKIEMTB ive been on the hunt for a decent starter bike for my wife for a while now. shes 5ft nuthin so its been a challenge. shes interested, but neither of us wanna drop $500+ on a special order XS frame bike she may only ride twice

[@tysonm2525]

Not a bad deal for $50!

[@joen3992]

If I remember correctly, the 2016 model was the last year of the Hardrock. Dislike what they've done to the Rockhoppers. Jack the price and put cheap parts on them. The model you have: change the forks, upgrade it to a 1x10 and go to town. Would even change the headset to accept a tapered. Get them cheap, crank them up on a trail...

[@OLKIEMTB]

I couldn't believe that I got this bike for 50 bucks. I am just going to fix the few issues and either keep it around for my friends to use or sell it.

[@edgarr2333]

Hi Joe how would you upgrade to a tapered?

[@timfetters5115]

That’s what I did to my Hardrock. Don’t believe you can upgrade it to tapered headset. I researched that quite a bit. On some bikes you can but this one won’t have it. I upgraded to a Manitou Markhor with 100 mm travel. Turned it into a completely different bike. Built a couple of 30 mm wide rims and converted to tubeless 2.35 control tires, 1x11 Box 2 groupset, wider bars, shorter stem, bigger brake rotors and some nice new pads. It’s now light, fast, and stops great. I was patient and looked for good deals on the parts, replacing worn out parts first of course. So I ended up putting slightly more into the bike than I originally paid for it but I’m ok with that. New bikes have been hard to come by this year. Outside of its dated geometry this bike is really pretty perfect. I ride it all the time and I don’t go easy on it.

[@eduardonavagutierrez4236]

Tengo una igual Saludos desde México 🇲🇽

[@OLKIEMTB]

Impresionante, gracias por mirar!

[@ericman3234]

Wtf!! 50 dollars? Crazy

[@OLKIEMTB]

Facebook marketplace.

[@techstation1341]

I have this same exact bike but 650b. I want to make lots of updates but i'm wondering if its worth it. Shimano XT group set Rockshox Rekon New Wheels and tires

[@OLKIEMTB]

If you are going to keep the bike long term it might be worth it. Just know that if you plan on selling it you won't be able to get back what you spent on upgrades. I've experienced it before. People will say its still just an old bike with some upgrades and then offer you barely anything for it.

[@tr-prod7768]

I have the same

[@fergonzalezpy]

I’m in to buy same bike but for about 135 usd

[@noonranger7418]

I own the exact same blue hardrock, was my first bike i took on a trail. Had fun times with it too.Honestly do you think they are worth upgrading and ride on a reg? And what was the melodic instrumental during the opening of your ride.

[@OLKIEMTB]

I think minor upgrades are worth it. I upgraded the tires, grips, and pedals. Honestly, anything beyond that isn't worth it if you ask me. Some people get really caught up in upgrading entry level bikes but when they go to sell it they don't get out what they put into it. The song is called camp fire by junior state.

[@dasauto7346]

@@OLKIEMTB if I had an Entry-level bike upgraded when I move onto a new one, I wouldn't be selling it, rather getting a friend into the hobby.

[@OLKIEMTB]

I ended up selling this bike to a friend for a really cheap price. He is really happy to have a decent mountain bike for such a good price.

[@GeoAce777]

@@OLKIEMTB great camera, great clip too ;-) P.S. I would have donated to friend and he in turn would pass it on after he decides to upgrade ;-)

[@blakeshinkle2762]

I had a Hardrock stolen last year and have been looking high and low for one. Do you happen to know of anyone who has one and is willing to sell? It was a size large

[@OLKIEMTB]

That sucks. Check Facebook marketplace.

[@neonpaintsplash]

I’d love to sell you mine for $300. It’s the same one that’s in this video. I’ve hardly ridden it in the 5 years I’ve owned it. It’s in great condition 👍🏼

[@neonpaintsplash]

Correction mine has Shimano disk brakes.

[@jensonlee2621]

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