1993 Specialized Rockhopper 18" red
Classic do-it-all mountain bike, best for 5’5”-5’11″ riders. Awesome dark red, lightweight (26lbs!) and indestructible CroMoly frame, 21 speed drivetrain, all-terrain tires. Check eBay statistics for this bike.
This is John’s bike now.
NEW & UPGRADED COMPONENTS
- Cassette: SRAM 7-speed, 12-32 teeth
- Tires: New old stock 26”x1.95” Specialized Ground Control
- Inner tubes: Specialized
- Chain: Shimano HG with “missing link” for easy disassembly
- Brake pads: Shimano
- Cables and housing: Shimano/Jagwire
- Handlebar grips: generic soft nylon
- Tarlec silicone protectors in all places where cables and housing touch the frame (not shown on photos)
- Pedals: Aluminum platform with reflectors
- Saddle: Planet Bike Comfort Classic
ORIGINAL COMPONENTS
- Frame and fork: Specialized Direct Drive, full double-butted CroMoly TIG-welded steel tubing
- Wheels: 26” Specialized X25 rims, Shimano Altus hubs, stainless spokes, brass nipples
- Brakeset: Shimano Altus A10/A20 brakes, levers
- Shift Levers: Shimano Altus A10 Rapidfire Plus
- Front Derailleur: Shimano Altus A20
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Altus A10
- Crankset: Shimano Altus A10, 26/36/46 teeth
- Seatpost: SR TCO w/QR
- Handlebars: Flat, 5-degree bend
- Handlebar Stem: CroMo 24-degree alloy wedge