1993 Specialized Rockhopper Mega 24 'Fuchsia'

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Girls version of the classic do-it-all mountain bike – 1993 Specialized Rockhopper Mega 24. Best for 4’5”-5’2” riders.

Lightweight (26lbs!) and indestructible CroMoly frame, 24” diameter wheels, 12-speed drivetrain, beautiful pink frame, all-terrain tires. The frame of this bike isn’t as spotlessly perfect as my other restorations, but it didn’t stop my daughter from enjoying it. Here is another 1993 Rockhopper Mega I restored.

This is Kim’s bike now.

Restoration Pics

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New & Upgraded Components

  • Tires: Specialized Black Max 24×1.95”
  • Inner tubes: Specialized/XLC
  • Chain: Shimano HG with “missing link” for easy disassembly
  • Brake pads: Shimano
  • Cables and housing: Shimano/DiaCompe
  • Handlebar grips: generic soft nylon
  • Saddle: Serfas comfort supersoft
  • Pedals: Bell resin platform with reflectors
  • Tarlec silicone protectors in all places where cables and housing touch the frame

Original Components

  • Frame: Specialized CroMoly TIG-welded steel tubing
  • Fork: Specialized high-tensile steel
  • Wheels: 24” Araya MP22 rims, Alloy QR hubs, stainless spokes, brass nipples
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano 70GS
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano 70GS
  • Brakeset: Cantilever w/ C-Star brake levers
  • Shift Levers: Shimano 70GS
  • Cassette: 6-speed, 14-28 teeth
  • Crankset: Sugino VP 110 SR aluminum 38/48 teeth
  • Handlebar: Flat micro
  • Stem: TIG 24°
  • Seatpost: Serrated