1997 Specialized Rockhopper
11-12-23, 10:15 AM
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1997 Specialized Rockhopper
My Dad gave me his old 1997 Specialized Rockhooper which was pretty original - this is how I got it.
Out on the local trails
Original Team Control tyre - a bit slippy!
New grips, cables, chain, cassette, (some second hand solid Haro bmx pedals) and grease.
It has to be a Smoke
Ritchey drop outs
And a Dart on the front
Fun to ride.
Out on the local trails
Original Team Control tyre - a bit slippy!
New grips, cables, chain, cassette, (some second hand solid Haro bmx pedals) and grease.
It has to be a Smoke
Ritchey drop outs
And a Dart on the front
Fun to ride.
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11-12-23, 10:23 AM
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Nice multipurpose bike. I bought mine new in 1997 IIRC.
P1000030 on Flickr
That one can be converted to suspension in the front if you find the right fork.
RockHopper_ Sprung_2012_018 on Flickr
P1000030 on FlickrThat one can be converted to suspension in the front if you find the right fork.
RockHopper_ Sprung_2012_018 on Flickr
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11-12-23, 11:02 AM
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Great MTB and bullet proof frame made with Tange tubing , those were some of the best specialized mountain bikes ever made, robust and comfy.
11-12-23, 11:06 AM
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Hey that looks familiar. I took pity on this what was downtrodden Rock Hopper.
Oxidized paint has been polished to a high shine, i preformed a hub swap to 8sp and Xt brakes and shifters. As a touch of zany I found a nos grabon for the grips. The tires are Farmer John
Oxidized paint has been polished to a high shine, i preformed a hub swap to 8sp and Xt brakes and shifters. As a touch of zany I found a nos grabon for the grips. The tires are Farmer John
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