I bought the 05 Specialized Rockhopper this month. I like it so far but can already tell im going to have to get a FS within the next year. It's been pretty good on the rides i've done. The mod's i've done are below. I'm thinking of Disc brakes, but that would be a lot because I would need new wheels.
What do you think my next mod should be, or am I done?
Mod's I have done:
*Crank Bros. Candy SL (Black) Pedals
*Thomson Setback Seatpost
*Easton Monkeylite CT2 Handlebar
*Bontrager longer Stem
*Lizard Skin Chain Guard
*Supergo Computer
*Water Bottle Cage
*Seat Bag with all the stuff inside
*2x 5w Vistalites for small night rides
Pics below
Technical Specifications
http://www.specialized.com/SBCBkMode...0080&spid=9339
FRAME A1 Premium Aluminum, double-butted front triangle with ORE DT, frame geometry designed for 100mm front travel, reinforced disc mount, externally machined HT, forged alloy drop outs with eyelets and replaceable derailleur hanger
FORK Manitou Axle Comp, 100mm travel, damped, 28.6mm black nitride coated stanchions, preload adjust, Cr-Mo steerer
HEADSET 1 1/8” threadless, black steel cups, loose ball bearings with seals
STEM Alloy Ahead, 15deg.
HANDLEBARS Alloy, 38mm rise, 9 degree sweep
TAPE / GRIPS Specialized double density Kraton
FRONT BRAKE Tektro linear pull
REAR BRAKE Tektro linear pull
BRAKE LEVERS Shimano Alivio linear pull shifter/brake combo
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano MC-18 Alivio, 34.9mm clamp, bottom pull
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano M-510 Deore
SHIFT LEVERS Shimano Alivio linear pull shifter/brake combo
CASSETTE Shimano HG-50, 8-speed, 11x32t
CHAIN Shimano IG-31
CRANKSET Truvativ 5-D, forged alloy, capless bolts
CHAINRINGS 42t Cr-Mo x 32t heat-treated Cr-Mo x 22t heat-treated Cr-Mo, replaceable
BOTTOM BRACKET Truvativ, 68x118mm, square taper, sealed cartridge bearing with double crank stops
PEDALS Alloy body, alloy cage, toe clips and straps
RIMS Alex DH-20, 26”, machined sidewalls, black
FRONT HUB Joy-Tech, 32 hole, ground race double sealed loose ball with alloy QR
REAR HUB Joy-Tech, freehub, 32 hole, ground race double sealed loose ball with alloy QR
SPOKES 2.0mm (14g) stainless steel, brass nipples, L267/R267mm front, L266/R264mm rear
FRONT TIRE Specialized Adrenaline 26 x 2.0”, wire bead
REAR TIRE Specialized Adrenaline 26 x 2.0”, wire bead
TUBES Specialized, schraeder valve
SADDLE Specialized Body Geometry Sport MTB
SEAT POST Alloy 30.9mmx350/400mm, micro adjust
SEAT BINDER Alloy QR, 36mm I.D.
NOTES Chain stay protector, reflectors, clear coat, owners manual