1997 Specialized Rockhopper A1 Comp FS 15.5" blue

Ultimate all-purpose mountain bike, best for 4’9”-5’3” riders. One of the first Rockhoppers with aluminum alloy frame, very light (only 27lbs!), 21-speed Shimano drivetrain, 26″x2.1” all terrain tires. Original price: $950. 

This is Dianne’s bike now.

NEW & UPGRADED COMPONENTS

  • Tires: Forte Pisgah 26×2.1” all terrain tires
  • Handlebar: Truativ Stylo Race aluminum alloy
  • Stem: Bevel aluminum alloy
  • Handlebar grips: Bontrager Satellite with palm rest
  • Rear Cogs: Shimano 7-speed, 11-32 teeth
  • Chain: Shimano IG, 1/2 x 3/32″
  • Inner tubes: Specialized/Kenda
  • Cable housings: Jagwire Cex & Shimano M-System
  • Shifters and brake cables and housing: Shimano/Jagwire
  • Brake pads: Shimano M-System
  • Water bottle and rack bolts: stainless steel
  • Silicone protectors in all places where cables/housing touch the frame

ORIGINAL COMPONENTS

  • Frame: Specialized A1 aluminum, handmade in USA
  • Fork: RockShox Indy XC
  • Wheels: 26” Shimano STX hubs, Specialized rims, stainless spokes, brass nipples
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano STX
  • Crankset: Shimano STX, 24/34/42 teeth
  • Brakeset: Shimano STX brakes, Dia-Compe levers and pads
  • Shifters: GropShift SRT-600
  • Headset: 1-1/8″ threadless Ritchey Logic
  • Bottom Bracket: Specialized sealed cartridge 68mm English BB Shell Width
  • Seatpost: Ritchey Expert, 30.9mm diameter
  • Pedals: Specialized aluminum cage platform, resin body with reflectors
  • Saddle: Specialized Prolong Evolution Carbotech, made in Italy