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