From a magazine review circa 1989: “Specialized’s new Rock Combo hybrid is a dawning class of bicycle. With ATB drop bars, bar-end shifters, seven-speed index shifting, Hardpack tires, light 26″ 32 spoke wheels, and tough, oversize triple-butted chromoly frame, the Rock Combo is truly a go anywhere, do anything bicycle.”
Riding about on the Specialized Rock Combo Video
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In this video, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew rides his Specialized Rock Combo, about the hinterlands beyond Gainesville, Florida. In the video links below, check out a detailed video about the bike. Since that video was recorded, the original stem is back in place, making this bike almost 100% period correct.
Update: The factory structure in this video is the old Maddox Foundry, Archer, Florida. It may see a new lease of life sometime soon?
Additional Photos from this Ride
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Links of Interest:
- Specialized Rock Combo: Rebuild to *almost* original specs (bike has been updated since this video)
- Gravel Cyclist’s Route Library
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