1996 Specialized Rockhopper 20.5" dark blue metallic

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Indestructible steel-framed mountain bike I restored and upgraded with suspended seatpost and swept back handlebar. Result is a lot more upright riding position that makes a ride A LOT more comfortable.  The classic retro-cool look of this bike was enhanced with awesome interlaced silver lined cable housings to match the original silver logos.

Best for 6’0″-6’7″ riders. It is a very capable mountain bike with 21-speed Shimano drivetrain, newer 26″ wheelset, and new 26×1.95″ WTB all terrain tires.

I have a smaller version of this bike with 17″ frame, best for 5’2″-5’8″ riders, in the works.

This bike is available now for $480. Please email me at bikesheaven1@gmail.com with any questions. Shipping in the continental USA is $250

Begore/After & Restoration Pics

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New & Upgraded Components

  • Front wheel: 26″ Alex Xrims Y2000
  • Tires: WTB 26×1.95″ all terrain
  • Chain: Shimano UG-51
  • Seatpost: RockShox suspended seatpost, made in USA
  • Cassette: SR Suntour 7-speed, 11-28 teeth
  • Shifters: SRAM Grip Shift SRT-4.0, 7×3 speed
  • Brakes: Shimano SLR cantilevers
  • Brake pads: Shimano
  • Brake levers: Dia Compe
  • Pedals: Vellgo alloy platform with sealed bearings and reflectors
  • Handlebar: Wald touring chromed steel
  • Handlebar grips: OURY
  • Cables/housings: Jagwire silver interlaced
  • 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 degree 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