1993 Specialized Rockhopper Sport 16.5” deep purple

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Classic do-it-all mountain bike, best for 5’1”-5’7″ riders. Awesome deep purple, lightweight (26lbs!) and indestructible CroMoly frame, 21 speed drivetrain, all-terrain tires. Check eBay statistics for this bike.

It is Maddie’s bike now 🙂

NEW COMPONENTS:

  • Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-UN51 sealed cartridge
  • Inner tubes: Specialized/CST
  • Rear Cassette: SRAM 7-speed, 11-32 teeth
  • Chain: KMC Z7, Silver
  • Brake pads: Shimano
  • Cables and housing: Shimano/Jagwire
  • Handlebar grips: Universal ergonomic soft nylon
  • Skewers: generic quick release skewers
  • Pedals: Velgo resin platform with reflectors
  • Tarlec silicone protectors in all places where cables and housing touch the frame
Restoration pics:
 
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ORIGINAL COMPONENTS:

  • Frame: 16.5″ Specialized Direct Drive off-road full double-butted CroMoly TIG-welded, custom butted
  • Fork: Specialized Direct Drive CroMoly
  • Paint: ‘Deep Purple’ – metallic enamel reveals an awesomely colored micro-sparks under the sun
  • Wheels: 26” Shimano Exage hubs, Specialized X25 rims, stainless spokes, brass nipples
  • Tires: 26”x1.95” Specialized Ground Control
  • Derailleurs: Shimano Exage
  • Crankset: Shimano Exage LT, 26/36/46 teeth
  • Handlebar: Specialized alloy
  • Saddle: Specialized AirGel
  • Seatpost: SR TCO w/QR
  • Brakeset: Shimano Exage LT brakes, and brake levers
  • Shift Levers: Shimano Exage LT Rapidfire Plus