1997 Specialized Rockhopper 22" red
Best for 6’2″-7’0″ riders. One of the last Rockhoppers made with CroMoly steel frame.
This is CJ’s bike now. This Rockhopper has seen better times, and its frame showed definite signs of wear. It didn’t stop me from restoring it, and it didn’t stop CJ from adopting it. Having a much newer bike at home, CJ rides this unbeatable beater all over Bay Area, and even took it to the snow in Colorado. A good rider makes any bike awesome!
NEW & UPGRADED COMPONENTS
- Front shocks: RockShox Judy XC HydraCoil 80mm travel
- Front tire: WTB All Terrainasaurus
- Rear tire: Bontrager Comfort hard case 26″x1.5″ triple puncture protection
- Shifters/Brakes combo: Shimano ST EF51
- Stem & Handlebar: Bontrager alloy
- Cassette: Shimano HG 7-speed, 13-32 teeth
- Chain: Shimano CN-IG72 ½”x3/32”, 116L, Silver/Gray
- Inner tubes: Specialized/Kenda
- Cables and housing: Shimano
- Brake pads: Shimano
- Handlebar grips: Universal nylon comfort grips
- Seatpost: Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
- Pedals: XLC aluminum cage platform
- Silicone protectors in all places where cables/housing touch the frame
ORIGINAL COMPONENTS
- Frame: 22” Large size, full double-butted CroMoly steel
- Brakes: Shimano Altus Cantilever
- Derailleurs: Shimano Alivio
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano STX
- Wheels: Specialized BX25 heat treated rims, SealedMech hubs, stainless steel spokes, brass nipples
- Crankset: Shimano Hyperdrive-C 26/36/46 teeth
- Saddle: Specialized Body Geometry comfort leather gel