Specialized Rockhopper

[AyJay]

I managed to win this Rockhopper on eBay. I saw it advertised and just had to have it. It reminds me of my MTB racing days. I think it my be a similar age to my previous Muddy Fox although a little later perhaps early 90's? Everything is original. It just needed a service and all is good. It is in very good condition for its age. I have fitted SPD's in readiness for my first ride.

 

[AyJay]

Shame the Flite saddle is a bit tatty. Still serviceable though.

 

[Hugh Manatee]

Nice. STX/RC? V brakes will make stopping easier. I ride MTBs even older than that one. I think they make you a better rider. You certainly have to give a lot more thought to the line you are taking.

 

[User32269]

Looks good. Bombproof bikes. The only thing I don't like are the grip twist gears, it's a personal thing, but I always change them to trigger shift. Nice bike, enjoy!

 

[AyJay]

Looks good. Bombproof bikes. The only thing I don't like are the grip twist gears, it's a personal thing, but I always change them to trigger shift. Nice bike, enjoy!

I agree about the grip shifts. Never did use them before so will be interested how I get on with them now. Not too much of a problem to change them if I need to.

 

[User32269]

I agree about the grip shifts. Never did use them before so will be interested how I get on with them now. Not too much of a problem to change them if I need to.

They work OK but I just hate them, don't know why! Enjoy your new bike!

 

[raleighnut]

Nice, ditto with the gripshift changers though, 7spd combi trigger/brake levers (V-brake) can be had for under £20

 

[MarquisMatsugae]

Nice example,but I'm thinking more late nineties.
Looks in good nick and very upgadeable.
Nice one.

 

[Drago]

That's an STX mech, predecessor to the Deore, which puts the bike as a 95-98, assuming it's original. I would suggest the later end of that age range as it looks as if the bike came with V's, as there's no rear frame cable hanger for cantis.

 

[roadrash]

nice, looks to be in good condition too , I have to agree about the gripshift though

 

[AyJay]

Many thanks for your positive comments guys,

 

[ChrisEyles]

Looks great, very smart! Give the gripshifts a chance before swapping to triggers, I've got them on my similar age Marin and there's nowt wrong with them.

 

[Cycleops]

I used to have one of these when they first came out, about 1983. Had canti's and Suntour gears. Cro-mo frame, yours looks like alloy. Looks late nineties ish. Lovely simple bikes.

 

[AyJay]

I used to have one of these when they first came out, about 1983. Had canti's and Suntour gears. Cro-mo frame, yours looks like alloy. Looks late nineties ish. Lovely simple bikes.

You are right The frame is alloy. I love the simplicity. No suspension to worry about. So easy to maintain.

 

[3narf]

Nice one! Mrs 3 still has her HardRock Sport from 1991.