1996 Specialized Rockhopper 19″ dark blue metallic

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Rockhopper is a light, indestructible, and very capable steel-framed mountain bike. This bike has 21-speed Shimano drivetrain, 26″ Araya wheelset, and new 26×1.95″ city street tires. Best for 5’8″-6’2″ riders. Rockhoppers are built tough, and are a perfect base for any sort of experiments. Take a look at my friend’s Rockhopper that he is trying to destroy for more than five years now.

This bike is now available for $450. Email me directly at bikesheaven1@gmail.com with any questions. Shipping in the continental USA is about $250.

Before & After + Restoration Pics

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New & Upgraded Components

  • Tires: Forte 26×1.75″ Gotham urban tires
  • Chain: SRAM PC951
  • Crankset: Shimano Acera
  • Cassette: Shimano 7-speed, 11-28 teeth
  • Shifters: SRAM Grip Shift SRT-4.0, 7×3 speed
  • Brakes: Front – Shimano Altus, Rasr – Shimano SLR cantilevers
  • Brake pads: Shimano
  • Pedals: Vellgo alloy platform with sealed bearings. rubber pada, and reflectors
  • Cables/housings: Shimano/Jagwire
  • Saddle: WTB Speed V with leather gel, reflective sidewalls

Original Components

  • Frame: Specialized DirectDrive CroMoly steel, TIG-welded, dark blue metallic. Designed in California, Handmade in Taiwan.
  • Fork: Specialized DirectDrive CroMoly Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
  • Wheels: 26” Araya GP-710 rims, Shimano Acera hubs, stainless spokes, brass nipples
  • Front Tire: Specialized Ground Control II 26×1.95″
  • Rear Tire: Specialized Ground Master 26×1.95″
  • Headset: 1″ threaded black
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano STX
  • Cassette: 7-speed, 11-28 teeth
  • Shifters: Grip Shift SRT-300i, 7-speed
  • Crankset: Specialized Son of Strongarm, 20/32/42 teeth
  • Bottom Bracket: sealed Shimano BB-LP26, 107 mm spindle 73mm Shell width
  • Chain: Shimano UG-50
  • Stem: TIG-welded Chromoly 24° rise
  • Handlebars: Specialized Alloy
  • Brakes: Shimano CT-90 cantilevers
  • Brake levers: Shimano TY 21
  • Seatpost: Alloy micro-adjust, 30.4 mm diameter
  • Pedals: HTI steel cage with clips and straps
  • Saddle: Specialized Comfort Plush Sport