Hi all, I picked up a Specialized Rockhopper Comp on craigslist the other day. It was kind of an odd situation. I was looking for a beater bike (something cheap) and I came across an early 2000s Rockhopper Comp for $80. It was missing a seat post, seat (had a department store seat), no rear brake pads, and had non-matching wheels (Alex DM18 rear / Mavic front). The seller talked himself down and told me I can have it for $50 *shrugs* so I took it. After going through the bike and replacing some parts with stuff I had in the bike box (descent WTB seat, Forte Seat post, Truvativ stem & handle bars, and brake pads) I got the bike rolling and it was nice.

One thing I noticed is that the right-hand shifter (rear derailleur shifter) has a broken window that indicates what gear you're on. Also, I am very aware that this generation of Rockhopper Comp was 27-speed with what should be a 9-speed cassette, but mine came with a 8-speed cassette. It shifts perfectly though so i'm assuming this is okay. My wife's seldom-used bike (Scott Contessa 30) has almost the same components and i'm thinking of swapping her shifter with mine. Is it easy to just swap the shifters over?

REALLY nice find for $50, and a good way to put those spare parts to use. The refurbed bike should sell for aroun $200 as is, without the 9 speed.