Originally Posted by Glennfordx4 (Post 20357918)

Got some pics with the new sneakers on it, I think it looks much better & it does ride better with them.

Originally Posted by Glennfordx4 (Post 20357523)

Just finished putting together a 85 RockHopper that was given to me a bunch of years ago, been sitting as found in my shop ever since. This was in my keeper pile but I have decided to let it move on. It was missing a few original parts when I got it like the rear wheel, RD, handle bars and one brake lever, the first thing I picked up for it when I got it was a used front wheel so I could rob the X28 rim and build up a rear wheel which I did using a Sansin sealed 6spd hub & DT Double Butted spokes, all used parts that built up better then a lot of new wheels I see around. Next I got a set of Bullmoose bars for it off the Bay, they were new but not like the original then I just let it sit for 3 yrs, in that time I got 6 pair of Nos Bullmoose bars from the shop I help out at that my boss found cleaning out his garage and & low and behold there were two new Specialized Cromo Bullmoose bars that are just like the originals, yaaay! While I also picked up a used Mountech RD for it when the time came I decided instead to use a NOS Suntour SVX RD that I've had as I wanted this bike to be ridden by the new owner and don't trust the Mountech's as I didn't no it's history, I did use the Mountech FD though as the original AG tech was trashed, it was missing one of the original Shimano brake levers and I had a set of 4 finger Lee Chi's with covers hanging around so I just used them.
I built it up two months ago but never got a chance to test ride it or get pics of it because of the weather and other pressing projects until yesterday. One of the first things I did to it after the ride was change out the 26x2.40 tires I put on it for some new 26x2.125 tan sidewall tires. It is sporting Koolstop brake pads and a Nos pair of Tomac clear Slim Line grips also. Bike rides great and it fits me better then I thought it would with the bars on it. I really didn't know what to ask for it as a pair of used original bars just went for $148 on Ebay which is more then half of what I was thinking the whole bike was worth, the Flag triple cranks on it are also clean with no major rub also which also sell for a pretty penny, I want this to be enjoyed as a whole by someone and decided get her over to the shop and for sale before I change my mind lol. The only reason I am cutting her loose is I also have a 85 StumpJumperSport that has 99.9% of it's original parts on it that is the same size as the Hopper I am going to rebuild and keep.
First pic when I got it, then the after shots before I changed the tires.


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Originally Posted by Alleytom (Post 20360405)

Found at a Goodwill, kinda rough but half off, paid $9.98! I think it's a '93. Chain & tires on the way, can't wait to try it out.

Originally Posted by Alleytom (Post 20374448)

I cleaned up my $10 Rockhopper, replaced the tires, tubes & chain & added a set of pedals, lots of scratches but she looks pretty good for ~25 years

Originally Posted by RockiesDad (Post 20376311)

My contribution to this thread. Original owner from 1988...https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a51e3442db.jpg
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Originally Posted by 2cam16 (Post 20376792)

Nice!

Originally Posted by RockiesDad (Post 20380366)

Thanks but why???

I should have waited another couple of years before I bought this bike. I think the U-brake near the BB was a pretty bad marketing mistake...

Originally Posted by droppedandlost (Post 20558090)

a couple rockhoppers hopped into my pickup this weekend

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Originally Posted by RockiesDad (Post 20380366)

Thanks but why???

I should have waited another couple of years before I bought this bike. I think the U-brake near the BB was a pretty bad marketing mistake...

Originally Posted by Alleytom (Post 20374448)

I cleaned up my $10 Rockhopper, replaced the tires, tubes & chain & added a set of pedals, lots of scratches but she looks pretty good for ~25 years old. I rode her around a little, not really my style though. My son has a Trek 800 that he says is too heavy, the Rockhopper is taller and a lot lighter, if he doesn't want her it's off to craigslist...