1993 Specialized Rockhopper 18" red

Classic do-it-all mountain bike, best for 5’5”-5’11″ riders. Awesome dark red, lightweight (26lbs!) and indestructible CroMoly frame, 21 speed drivetrain, all-terrain tires. Check eBay statistics for this bike.

This is John’s bike now.

NEW & UPGRADED COMPONENTS

  • Cassette: SRAM 7-speed, 12-32 teeth
  • Tires: New old stock 26”x1.95” Specialized Ground Control
  • Inner tubes: Specialized
  • Chain: Shimano HG with “missing link” for easy disassembly
  • Brake pads: Shimano
  • Cables and housing: Shimano/Jagwire
  • Handlebar grips: generic soft nylon
  • Tarlec silicone protectors in all places where cables and housing touch the frame (not shown on photos)
  • Pedals: Aluminum platform with reflectors
  • Saddle: Planet Bike Comfort Classic

ORIGINAL COMPONENTS

  • Frame and fork: Specialized Direct Drive, full double-butted CroMoly TIG-welded steel tubing
  • Wheels: 26” Specialized X25 rims, Shimano Altus hubs, stainless spokes, brass nipples
  • Brakeset: Shimano Altus A10/A20 brakes, levers
  • Shift Levers: Shimano Altus A10 Rapidfire Plus
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano Altus A20
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano Altus A10
  • Crankset: Shimano Altus A10, 26/36/46 teeth
  • Seatpost: SR TCO w/QR
  • Handlebars: Flat, 5-degree bend
  • Handlebar Stem: CroMo 24-degree alloy wedge