In 1988 I bought a Rock Hopper Comp from the shop I worked at. It's seen a few different configurations over the years but the sad fact is it is just too small for me. I started looking for a larger bike, maybe even just a frame/fork that I could switch my components over to.
Today I came home with the one in the stand. It's BEAT, but the frame and fork look good so what the heck. Spent too much but how many 34 year old bikes in the right size and color am I going to see for sale locally after all?
I tore it down right after this and some of the components are in even worse shape than I thought, but I've got a source for those... now the decision is do I paint it or do I run it in as-is condition?
Is there a source for the graphics on these things? I could swear I saw where someone had replaced them but I can't find the post now.
EDIT: I found a source for the graphics;
https://velocals.com/specialized-198...oo-blue-frame/