Older Specialized Hardrock bottom bracket?

[kodiak621]

I have an older cr. moly Specialized Hardrock 17" frame, shimano 200gs components, 21 spd. I need to replace the bottom bracket. Does anyone know what size came on this bike?

Thanks,
lee

[specializedbeta18]

Do you have any idea what year it is?

Found it. square taper, 68mm shell, 113mm spindle, sealed cartridge

[kodiak621]

How can I tell? I just picked it up at a yardsale for $10. It rides great, just some play in the bottom bracket.

[specializedbeta18]

^ ^ ^ Should be a 68x113 ^ ^ ^

[kodiak621]

Thanks,
I will remove it this weekend. How are the measurements taken for the bottom bracket.
The 68 and 113.

[specializedbeta18]

Shell is the hole in the frame that the BB threads into, end to end. The Spindle length is literal. Its the square spinning "axle-like" part in the BB itself.
Heres a pic of how to measure Shell Width...

[kodiak621]

Thanks!!!!