1997 Specialized Rockhopper A1 FS 17" (Medium) Dark Teal Satin
All original, do-it-all mountain bike. Best for 5’2″-5’8” riders. Gorgeous dark teal frame looks like velvet. This bike was exposed to the sun for too long. I gave the frame a fresh satin clear coat and it looks like new again. Light A1 aluminum alloy frame, RockShox Judy C front suspension, 21-speed Shimano drivetrain, all original all terrain tires. Original price $700. Here is this bike’s page in the original 1997 Specialized Catalog.
This is Romina’s bike now.
BEFORE & AFTER
RESTORATION PICS
NEW & UPGRADED COMPONENTS
- Inner tubes: Specialized/Kenda
- Brake levers: Shimano
- Chain: Shimano HG CN 1/2×3/32″ chain with key link for easy disassembly
- Cables/housing: Shimano, Jagwire
- Handlebar grips: WTB 90mm
- Silicone protectors in all places where cables’ housing touch the frame
ORIGINAL COMPONENTS
- Frame: Specialized A1 premium aluminum, TIG-welded
- Rear Shock: RockShox Indy C, Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Wheels: 26” Ritchey, stainless spokes, brass nipples, for severe conditions
- Front Tire: 26 x 2.00″ Specialized Team Control
- Rear Tire: 26 x 1.90″ Specialized Team Master
- Brakeset: Dia-Compe Direct Pull brakes, VC 727
- Shift Levers: Grip Shift SRT-400i
- Front Derailleur: Shimano Alivio top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano STX
- Crankset: SBC Son of Strongarm, 22/32/42 teeth
- Pedals: Aluminum cage, resin body w/clips & straps
- Bottom Bracket: Specialized, sealed cartridge 68mm English Shell Width
- Rear Cogs: 7-speed, 11-30 teeth
- Headset: 1-1/8″ threadless Tange
- Seatpost: Ritchey aluminum micro-adjust, 30.9 mm diameter
- Handlebars and stem: Specialized aluminum
- Saddle: Specialized ProLong Evolution Carbotech.