Mountain Biking - Goin Retro!!! (Complete with PICS)

Finally got this thing done. Now I just need to get out to the trail and test it out. I rode it around the neighborhood, and the group works fine. I get a bit of chain rub on the inside of the Front Der when in the granny gear. The der won't move in far enough to prevent it, so there's nothing that can be done. The limitter is all the way in. Ah well. Just something I have to live with. All other gears work great. I doubt I'll use the 20-32t much anyway, as I plan on mainly intermediate CX trail riding, and nothing too extreme.

Anyway, here's a series of pics, and a list of everything.

Bicycle- 2000-2001 Specialized Rockhopper Comp.

Frame- Aluminum Rockhopper Hardtail.

Forks- Manitou Spyder R

Headset- Stock Specialized 1-1/8" . Repainted gloss black.

Wheelset- Ritchey Rock Comp rims w/Specialized hubs.

Tires- Panaracer Smoke rear, Dart Classic front.

Stem/Bars/Seatpost- Kalloy UNO purple anodized.

Grips- OURY green.

Groupset- Shimano Deore LX M580 w/low normal dual control shifters.

Brakes- Stock Dia-Comps.

Brake Boosters- Piranha Racing purple anodized.

Crankset- Stock crankarms w/XT outer, Race Face middle, stock inner rings.

Pedals- Shimano M520.

Cassette- SRAM PG-980 11-32t.

Chain- IRD 990 Pro.

Saddle- E3 Gel.

Bottle cage- MT Zefal purple anodized.

Various anodized nuts and bolts-

Odyssey Ti binder.
Purple Chainring and M8 crankbolts.

Total Weight- I'm guessing around 23-24lbs.

It's nowhere near as heavy as my 28# commuter, but much heavier than my 17# roadie. Adding all of the upgraded components dropped a good 1-2lbs off the whole bike. That I know for sure, because I weighed all the parts to compare to the old stuff.

Total cost-

The bike was originally given to me for free. My friend bought it at a garage sale for $3, and it was too big for him. He also didn't want to spend alot of money to get it working again. He figured it wasn't worth it, as it was pretty trashed. So, he gave it to me, because the frame is my size.

To paint and upgrade- ~$500 for everything, including paint job, new Answer Palisade shoes, and pedals.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g280/Patriot1970/DSC01090.jpg

And lots and lots more pics. :D

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And even more...

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And just a few more. :D

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Now, if y'all can't see this thing coming down the trail. YOUR BLIND!!! :D

Looks nice! Nice go out and get it muddy! :lol:

Nice

Ouch! Ouch! Where's the volume control?! :D Nice work, Patriot. It's been fun seeing it come together (even if I can't look for too long at a time).

What's with the stray sun-break in the last shot?

OMG that is beautiful!!!!

I really love those purple accents all over the bike. That is perfect!! Great job, it's awesome~:D

Wow! I love the details. She is real purdy and well thought out. Did you paint this one yourself?

BTW - this I believe, is my first post in the MTB Forum.

Do you think you could add a few more pics? I don't think I know what kind of chain you're running. ;)

Looks good. You've inspired me to find a $3 frame and figure out what I can do from there.

Looks cool..Pretty?

55/Rad,

Yes, I painted it myself.

Bike Lover,

I was just testing out my macro function. :D

Ok, when I saw pics of the frame painted I wasn't so sure...but now that I see it all built up with decals and everything it's great!!! Good job on that one, what a throwback.

wow dude, if you could time warp back to '91 you'd would be basically "THE MAN!"


it'd be proud to have that in my arsenal!

Looks pretty sweet. I Like the extra arch on the fork.

Good Job, i hope one day i can complete a project like that.

The pictograph font spelling "Rockhopper" across the top tube, man that's classic!!

I submit this for sweetest home retro job ever. I'm having serious flashbacks right now. Big old toe clips and friction shifters would have made that absolutely perfect.
How did you do all the lettering? That is awesome.

Patriot for MTB President

You wont be shot at during hunting season! Its so shiny :D

No, you'll definitely be shot at. But that is one sweet ride.

I'm not sure you have enough purple on there though.

I'm not sure you have enough purple on there though.


+1

MORE PURPLE!!!!!!!!!!!

the purple derailler pulleys are money

I submit this for sweetest home retro job ever. I'm having serious flashbacks right now. Big old toe clips and friction shifters would have made that absolutely perfect.
How did you do all the lettering? That is awesome.

Originally, I thought about some retro purple platforms and thumbies. However, I really wanted to try out the Low Normal Dual Control system. I'm also used ot using clipless now, and wanted to try either SPD's or Eggbeaters. I decided on SPD's for two reasons.

1. The M520's were cheaper.
2. For an inexpensive pedal, they have great reviews.

So, I had to compromise. I went with a newer group, with lots of retro parts to accent the paint job. I had it all in my mind, and toyed with drawings on my computer to get a basic idea of what it would all look like. Even then, I still had my doubts it would look as nice as it does.

All in all, I think it turned out pretty good. I'm a happy dude. :D

Wow ! :eek: Fantastic.

How are you going to be able to get it dirty ?? I would have to hang that in my living room.

Whoa! That bike looks crazy delicious! Well done

Damn, that's a very colorful bike!:D

A colored chain from Wipperman would be nice.

With that bike you should never be hit by a car at night ... :p

Thats nucking futs

I love it, man.
Definitely a keeper.

Awesome job, bike looks amazing



A colored chain from Wipperman would be nice.

I almost feel like that would be too much

A bit insane! Inspiring me to paint my rig. What method and equipment did you use for the paint job?

Don't really like the colors, but cool. Looks like the chain needs more grease though.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh Yeeeeaaaaaaaaa!

Thought you might be interested in this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Marzocchi-Vintage-XC-fork-Purple-Anodized_W0QQitemZ290169626607QQihZ019QQcategoryZ56194QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

That there's an accomplishment. Some people would have slapped some flashy Ourys on that bike and called it a day.

Killer bike thanks for the get pictorial looks like you have been having fun. I had to laugh though because that is the same tire set I just put on my 1995 Fisher hard tail love those babies in the dirt they remind me of the old school BMX days.

MikeM

I don't know what to say

"I approve."
http://www.xtremespeedwayaction.com/kend1web.jpg

That's awesome! I miss the 90's!

Dare I ask how it rides?

That's a great link.

This part in particular was simply awesome:

"At the time it was one of the lightest & stiffest cross-county racing forks produced."

Of course, look at all the holes in it!

Was it meant to allow universal wheel sizes or something like that? I just can't see lowers like that being very rigid.

Was it meant to allow universal wheel sizes or something like that?

Yes, it allowed the universal wheel size.

Yes, it allowed the universal wheel size.

I think you misunderstood.

im sorry but if flamboyantly gay colors = cool then i must be way way out of style.

i am so jealous of all the purple. i'm building up a green 1x1 with a bunch of ano parts...so far i've got a purple topline crank, some purple stubs bar ends, some purple headset spacers, and blue king hubs. i lack the dedication to really do 'er up right with all purple.

Nice, Ive a pink Rudy Project farme from about 92, been thinkin of pimpin it 90's style, Rock Shox Quatro (Bright yellow)...Now Im inspired!!!

Sweet, but you forgot pink cable housings!!! :P

How'd you get so many things coloured and anodized?

nice ride man!


Looks like the chain needs more grease though.

Actually, a study was done and showed that a chain with no lube performs as well as one with lube. But, you will need some really soon if you use none.

That is awesome!!!!!

im sorry but if flamboyantly gay colors = cool then i must be way way out of style.

Kids these days... :rolleyes:

Congrats man. That bike is awesome - so retro and classy. It looks old school, but not lame, dicso old school. Just really cool and classy. Probably my favourite bike out of the ones I've seen on these forums so far. Love it.

I too would be interested in how the bike was painted.