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