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08-29-03, 03:23 PM
03 Specialized Rockhopper
based on these specs, any suggestions on upgrades. What order should I upgrade things in? I've heard that the rockhopper is a great frame with a bunch of crap on it, (crap in comparison to frame...)
so where should i start?? I was thinking of upgrading the brakes first. how does a cheap mech. disc brake compare to a quality v brake? Should I upgrade my deralers? Im fairly newb at the whole bike thing so i need suggestions.
FRAME A1 Premium Aluminum, double butted front triangle, disc mounts, replaceable derailleur hanger, rack eyelets
FORK Manitou Axel Comp, 80mm travel, coil spring, Fluid Flow damping, steel steerer tube
HEADSET 1 1/8" threadless, black steel cups, loose ball bearings w/ seals
STEM Aluminum, 10 degree rise, TIG welded, black
HANDLEBARS XC mid rise bar, 6061 alloy, 6 degrees upsweep, 9 degrees backsweep, 590mm width
TAPE / GRIPS Specialized MTB grip, black, 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 LX, 8-speed, 11x30t
CHAIN Shimano IG-31
CRANKSET Specialized Strongarm II, square taper
CHAINRINGS 44Sx32Sx22S, 4 bolt, 104/64mm pattern, steel chainring bolts
BOTTOM BRACKET Truvativ sealed cartridge, 68mm shell, 113mm spindle
PEDALS 1 piece alloy platform pedals, clips and straps, silver
RIMS Alex DM-20, 26", machined sidewalls, black
FRONT HUB 32 hole, loose ball bearings, alloy Q/R
REAR HUB 32 hole, loose ball bearings, alloy Q/R
SPOKES 1.8mm (15g) black stainless, brass nipples, L266/R266mm front, L265/R264mm rear
FRONT TIRE Specialized Roll-X 26 x 2.0", Steel bead
REAR TIRE Specialized Roll-X 26 x 2.0", Steel bead
TUBES Specialized, schraeder valve
SADDLE Specialized Body Geometry technology, steel rails
SEAT POST Alloy, black, 30.9 x 350/400mm
SEAT BINDER Alloy collar with Q/R, 34.9mm clamp I.D., black
based on these specs, any suggestions on upgrades. What order should I upgrade things in? I've heard that the rockhopper is a great frame with a bunch of crap on it, (crap in comparison to frame...)
so where should i start?? I was thinking of upgrading the brakes first. how does a cheap mech. disc brake compare to a quality v brake? Should I upgrade my deralers? Im fairly newb at the whole bike thing so i need suggestions.
FRAME A1 Premium Aluminum, double butted front triangle, disc mounts, replaceable derailleur hanger, rack eyelets
FORK Manitou Axel Comp, 80mm travel, coil spring, Fluid Flow damping, steel steerer tube
HEADSET 1 1/8" threadless, black steel cups, loose ball bearings w/ seals
STEM Aluminum, 10 degree rise, TIG welded, black
HANDLEBARS XC mid rise bar, 6061 alloy, 6 degrees upsweep, 9 degrees backsweep, 590mm width
TAPE / GRIPS Specialized MTB grip, black, 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 LX, 8-speed, 11x30t
CHAIN Shimano IG-31
CRANKSET Specialized Strongarm II, square taper
CHAINRINGS 44Sx32Sx22S, 4 bolt, 104/64mm pattern, steel chainring bolts
BOTTOM BRACKET Truvativ sealed cartridge, 68mm shell, 113mm spindle
PEDALS 1 piece alloy platform pedals, clips and straps, silver
RIMS Alex DM-20, 26", machined sidewalls, black
FRONT HUB 32 hole, loose ball bearings, alloy Q/R
REAR HUB 32 hole, loose ball bearings, alloy Q/R
SPOKES 1.8mm (15g) black stainless, brass nipples, L266/R266mm front, L265/R264mm rear
FRONT TIRE Specialized Roll-X 26 x 2.0", Steel bead
REAR TIRE Specialized Roll-X 26 x 2.0", Steel bead
TUBES Specialized, schraeder valve
SADDLE Specialized Body Geometry technology, steel rails
SEAT POST Alloy, black, 30.9 x 350/400mm
SEAT BINDER Alloy collar with Q/R, 34.9mm clamp I.D., black