1996 Specialized Rockhopper 17" dark blue
Classic do-it-all mountain bike, best for 5’2″-5’8″ riders. Indestructible and light CroMoly steel frame 17” (Medium), 21 speed, city street 26″x1.5″ tires. This bike weight only 24 lbs; with sleek city street tires it is a perfect commuter.
This is Gil’s bike now.
NEW & UPGRADED COMPONENTS:
- Wheels: 26” Weinmann 519 rims, Shimano Exage hubs, stainless steel spokes, brass nipples
- Tires: CST 26”x1.95” City Street
- Shifters: Shimano Deore LX 7×3
- Chain: Shimano CN-HG72 ½”x3/32”, Dark Gray
- Inner tubes: Specialized/Kenda
- Cables and cable housing: Shimano
- Brake pads: Shimano
- Skewers: ZTTO
- Rack and bottle mounting bolts: stainless steel
- Handlebar grips: Universal nylon comfort grips
- Pedals: VP-728 aluminum cage resin
- Silicone protectors in all places where cables/housing touch the frame (not shown on photos)
ORIGINAL COMPONENTS:
- Frame: 17” (medium) full double-butted CroMoly steel, TIG welded, metallic blue, handmade in Taiwan
- Fork: Specialized Direct Drive CroMoly steel
- Brakes: Dia-Compe Direct pull VC727 3×7 with Dia Compe 7 brake levers
- Front Derailleur: Shimano Alivio
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano STX
- Crankset: Shimano Alivio Hyperdrive-C 26/36/42 teeth
- Cassette: Shimano HG 7-speed, 13-32 teeth
- Seatpost: Kalloy SP-262, 30.4mm diameter
- Saddle: Specialized PrpLong Sport