1998 Specialized Rockhopper A1 FS 21" team red
Classic do-it-all ‘team red’ bike. Best for 6’2”-6’2” riders. Superlight for its size (27lbs!) A1 aluminum frame, front shocks, 24-speed drivetrain, city street tires. Original price: $725. Ready to ride.
This is Brian’s bike now.
NEW & UPGRADED COMPONENTS
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT
- Brakeset: TekTro V-brakes
- Tires: Continental Town & Country
- Handlebar: Profile Design aluminum alloy
- Shift/Brake Lever combo: Shimano 8×3
- Chain: SRAM 1/2×3/32″
- Inner tubes: Specialized
- Cables and cable housing: Shimano/Jagwire
- Brake pads: XLC with replaceable inserts
- Pedals: T-System aluminum cage resin platform with reflectors
- Saddle: Lietu comfort gel
- Water bottle holder: XLC
- Silicone protectors in all places where cables and housing touch the frame (not shown on photos)
RESTORATION PICS
ORIGINAL COMPONENTS
- Frame: Specialized A1 aluminum alloy, TIG welded
- Fork: Answer Manitou Spyder, Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Wheels: 26″ Ritchey Rock/OCR Comp rims, Ritchey hubs, DT stainless 1.8mm spokes, brass nipples
- Front hub: Specialized aluminum, Q/R,
- Rear hub: Ritchey aluminum, Q/R
- Front rim: Ritchey Rock Comp
- Rear rim: Ritchey OCR Comp
- Bottom Bracket: Specialized sealed cartridge, 68mm English bb Shell Width
- Front Derailleur: Shimano Alivio top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
- Cassette: Shimano 8-speed, 11-32 teeth
- Crankset: Specialized Strong Arm Expert, 22/32/42 teeth
- Stem: Specialized aluminum
- Headset: 1-1/8” threadless Ritchey Logic
- Seatpost: Aluminum micro-adjust, 30.9mm diameter