MOMBAT: 1991 Grove Hard Core

1991 Grove Hard Core

The Hard Core bikes were "freeride" bikes before there was freeride. Check out the huge top tube and down tube, Hard Core fork and rear entry drop outs. Not a light bike but it sure is sturdy. The fork and bar/stem combo are Grove built and the parts package is a pretty conventional Shimano Deore XT kit.

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Frame		Over size Cro-Moly

Fork		Grove Hard Core Cro-Moly

Rear Shock		NA

Rims		Ritchey Vantage Comp

Hubs		Shimano Deore XT 7 speed cassette

Spokes		Stainless Steel

Tires		IRC Mountain Super 12

Pedals		Shimano PD-M737

Crank		Shimano Deore XT

Chain		Sedis

Rear Cogs		Shimano 7 speed cassette

Bottom Bracket		Shimano Deore XT

Front Derailleur		Shimano Deore XT

Rear Derailleur		Shimano Deore XT

Shifters		Shimano Deore XT thumb shifters

Handlebars		Grove Innovations Hammerhead one-piece bar and stem, attached via a separate aluminum quill

Stem		Grove Innovations Hammerhead one-piece bar and stem, attached via a separate aluminum quill

Headset		Stronglight

Brake set		Shimano Deore XT cantilever

Brake levers		Shimano Deore XT SLR finger

Saddle		Selle Italia Turbo

Seat Post		Shimano Deore XT

Colors		Pink/Purple/Blue fade with black splatter

Size		19"c-t

Serial #		HC-060-3-28-91 ( Hard Core frame / #60 / March 28, 1991)