1996 Specialized Rockhopper 21" dark blue metallic

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Do-it-all bike, best for 6’2”-6’8” riders. Lightweight (26lbs!) and indestructible CroMoly frame, 21-speed drivetrain, beautiful metallic blue frame, 26×1.95 all-terrain tires. eBay statistics about this bike.

This is Craig’s bike now.

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NEW & UPGRADED COMPONENTS

  • Tires: Maxxis 26×1.95”new old stock, all terrain
  • Cassette: Shimano 7-speed 
  • Inner tubes: Specialized/XLC
  • Chain: SRAM 820 “missing link” for easy disassembly
  • Brake pads: Shimano
  • Cables and housing: Shimano/Jagwire
  • Pedals: Aluminum platform
  • Saddle: Specialized Body Geometry, made in France
  • Tarlec silicone protectors in all places where cables and housing touch the frame

ORIGINAL COMPONENTS

  • Frame Material: Specialized Direct Drive CroMoly steel, TIG-welded
  • Fork: Specialized Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
  • Wheels: 26” Araya rims, Shimano Altus hubs, stainless spokes, brass nipples
  • Brakeset: Shimano Altus brakes
  • Shift Levers: Grip Shift SRT-300i
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano STX
  • Crankset: Specialized Son of Strongarm, 20/32/42 teeth
  • Bottom Bracket: sealed Shimano BB-LP26, 107 mm spindle 73mm English BB Shell width
  • Rear Cogs: 7-speed, 11-28 teeth
  • Seatpost Alloy micro-adjust, 30.4 mm diameter
  • Handlebars: Specialized Alloy
  • Handlebar Stem: CroMoly steel
  • Headset: 1-1/8″