1992 Specialized Rockhopper 17" black pearl
Do-it-all classic mountain bike. Best for 5’2”-5’8” riders. This bike only looks innocent. It is a very capable mountain bike with light and indestructible CroMoly frame, and high-end Shimano Biopace drivetrain that can safely take you anywhere on-or-off-road. Check eBay statistics for this bike.
Beautiful ‘black pearl’ color displays full spectrum of subtle miniature sparks under the light.
NEW COMPONENTS
- Tires: CST 26″x1.95″ all terrain tires
- Inner tubes: Specialized/CST
- Shift/Brake levers combo: Shimano 3×7
- Chain: Shimano IG31 NOS
- Brake pads: DiaCompe NOS
- Cables and housing: Shimano/Jagwire
- Handlebar grips: ergonomic soft nylon
- Pedals: Velgo resin platform with reflectors
- Saddle: Bontrager Affinity leather gel
- Silicone protectors in all places where cable housing touch the frame
RESTORATION PICS:
ORIGINAL COMPONENTS
- Frame: 17″ Specialized Direct Drive off-road CroMoly custom butted
- Fork: Specialized Direct Drive CroMoly, unicrown crown
- Wheels: 26” Shimano Exage hubs, Araya VP-20 rims, stainless spokes 2mm, brass nipples
- Front Derailleur: Shimano Esage 400 LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Esage 400 LX
- Crankset: Shimano Exage 400 LX Biopace-SG, 28/38/46 teeth
- Seatpost: Alloy, 27.2 mm diameter
- Handlebars and Stem: Specialized CroMoly
- Headset: 1″ steel threaded