Old Rockhoppers
05-24-18, 04:30 PM
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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.
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.
05-24-18, 06:22 PM
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All in the family...
05-24-18, 06:25 PM
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Grand dad...
05-25-18, 08:35 PM
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Just picked up a Rockhopper
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.
05-25-18, 09:10 PM
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Pretty sure that's a '92 Comp, my first mountain bike was one of those. Brings me back, I had a lot of awesome rides on that bike. Probably not a single stock part left on it by the time it was stolen...
06-03-18, 12:47 PM
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Rockhopper
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...
06-04-18, 05:20 AM
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It cleaned up very well and is looking good.
If you don't keep it someone will enjoy that orange ''Rhop'.
06-04-18, 08:32 AM
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Here's a last summer pic of my 1990 Rockhopper Sport when I took it with me on a Colorado vacation.
I run lots of errands on this bike and it most often has a large Wald basket on the rear rack.
Earlier in this thread is a pic of it as it was when I bought it.
I run lots of errands on this bike and it most often has a large Wald basket on the rear rack.
Earlier in this thread is a pic of it as it was when I bought it.
06-04-18, 08:37 AM
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For what it is worth here is a catalog page I found of what appears to be the same model Rockhopper as mine.
However it looks to be in German but I'm not positive on the language.
However it looks to be in German but I'm not positive on the language.
06-04-18, 08:43 AM
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Here is a drive side view serving as my 'Grocery Getter'.
Those stretch nets are terrific.
Sometimes I pile stuff in that basket so high it's ridiculous.
I then hang overflow sacks from the handlebar if needed.
It serves me well in this capacity.
Those stretch nets are terrific.
Sometimes I pile stuff in that basket so high it's ridiculous.
I then hang overflow sacks from the handlebar if needed.
It serves me well in this capacity.
06-04-18, 11:34 AM
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+1 on the stretch net. Keeps the groceries in the basket. I removed the hooks from one edge and zip tied mine to the basket. I find it a bit easier to use, and it’s probably enough security to keep someone from walking away with my net.
06-06-18, 01:47 PM
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a couple rockhoppers hopped into my pickup this weekend
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09-14-18, 08:19 AM
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@2cam16 - that's the first time I've seen a doppelganger for my purple-fade blue RockHopper. I got mine for free about 5 years ago. Now that I've replaced the JIS headset with an ISO headset, the only original parts left are the frame, fork and bottle cages. I could still go back to the original seat post, but I stripped the black off of it, then went and got a zero offset seat post from Velo Orange.
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09-14-18, 09:29 AM
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They are in a bad spot for dirt, but they also open up that area for racks and panniers.
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09-20-18, 01:17 PM
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Working on my rockhopper,
So far I've installed :
Schwalbe city jets
Moustache handlebar
Stem adaptor
Saddle
It rides beautifully, lovin it...
So far I've installed :
Schwalbe city jets
Moustache handlebar
Stem adaptor
Saddle
It rides beautifully, lovin it...
09-20-18, 01:23 PM
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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...