1997 Specialized Rockhopper 20.5″ Team Red

All original chromoly steel-framed Rockhopper. Light, elegant, indestructible. Best for 6’0″-6’7″ riders. Double-butted chromoly frame with Ritchey forged dropouts. Gripshift SRT-400 shifters. Shimano STX 21-speed drivetrain. Ritchey CSX severe conditions double-wall alloy rims. Original all-terrain Team Master and Team Control tires with different threads  (by design).

This bike is now available for $450. Please email me at bikesheaven1@gmail.com with any questions.

Before & After Pics

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New Components

  • Inner tubes: Specialized/Kenda
  • Cables/Housings: Shimano
  • Brake Pads: Dia-Compe
  • Saddle: Viscount leather gel comfort
  • Handlebar Grips: Bontrager

Restoration Pics

Original Components

  • Frame: SBC DirectDrive Light double-butted ChroMoly steel, in ‘Team Red’
  • Fork: SBC DirectDrive ChroMoly, oversize
  • Headset: Tange, 1-1/8″ Aheadset
  • Stem: SBC alloy, 17 degree rise
  • Handlebar: SBC alloy, flat
  • Brakes: Dia-Compe alloy Direct Pull
  • Brake Levers: Dia-Compe DP-7 three-finger alloy
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano Alivio 31.8mm clamp
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano STX
  • Shift levers: Gripshift SRT-400i
  • Cassette: Shimano IG 11-30T, 7-speed
  • Chain: Shimano IG 1/2×3/32 silver
  • Crankset: SBC Son of Strongarm, 22/32/42 teeth
  • Bottom Bracket: SBC sealed cartridge 68mm width
  • Pedals: SBS composite/alloy w/reflectors, w/nylon grips/straps
  • Rims: Ritchey Rock SCX double-wall, 32-hole
  • Front hub: SBC forged alloy, 32 hole with Q/R
  • Rear hub: Shimano cassette, 32 hole with Q/R
  • Spokes: 14G stainless w/brass nipples
  • Front Tire: Specialized Team Control 26×2.00″ black skinwall
  • Rear Tire: Specialized Team Master 26×1.90″ black skinwall
  • Saddle: Specialized Prolong Evolution Carbotech
  • Seatpost: Alloy micro-adjust seat pillar, 30.4 mm diameter
  • Seat Binder: Specialized alloy with quick-release