1996 Specialized Rockhopper 24 dark blue

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Classic do-it-all mountain bike, best for4’5”-5’2” riders.  Lightweight (26lbs!) and indestructible CroMoly frame, 24” diameter wheels, 21-speed drivetrain, beautiful metallic dark blue frame, 24×1.95 all-terrain tires. Minor signs of wear on the frame treated with anti-rust solution and a clear coat.

This is Ada’s bike now.

NEW & UPGRADED COMPONENTS

  • Front Derailleur: Shimano Acera X top-swing, bottom-pull
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano Acera X
  • Tires: CST Specialized Black Max 24×1.95”
  • Inner tubes: Specialized/XLC
  • Chain: KMC 8.83 with “missing link” for easy disassembly
  • Brake pads: Shimano
  • Cables and housing: Shimano/DiaCompe
  • Pedals: Bell resin platform with reflectors
  • Saddle: Motiv GeliTe comfort
  • Tarlec silicone protectors in all places where cables and housing touch the frame
Restoration Pics
 
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ORIGINAL COMPONENTS

  • Frame Material: Specialized CroMoly steel, TIG-welded
  • Fork: Specialized Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
  • Wheels: 24” Araya rims, JoyTech hubs, stainless spokes, brass nipples
  • Brakeset: Chang Star 852AT cantilever brakes, Chang Star 278C levers
  • Shift Levers: Grip Shift Quickshift, Specialized grips
  • Crankset: Tracer 28/38/48 teeth
  • Pedals: Bell resin platform with reflectors
  • Bottom Bracket: YST, 68mm English BB Shell Width       
  • Rear Cogs, 6-speed, 14-28 teeth
  • Seatpost: Steel, 26.0 mm diameter
  • Handlebars and stem: Hsin Lung MTB steel
  • Headset: 1″ YST steel