1997 Specialized Rockhopper

jimwise68 · Jun 25, 2020

Just picked up this little beauty from a lady local to me.

1997 Rockhopper in lovely original condition. Just needed air in the tyres and a handlebar stem height increaser thingumabob removing. Rides like new, will be my new daily rider.

Imlach · Jun 25, 2020

They ride great. I've got one just like it, but I've replaced most bits on it and it's SS now. Love Team Red. Hated the brakes that came stock on it, though.

jimwise68 · Jun 25, 2020

Imlach":2kvgbbuh said:
They ride great. I've got one just like it, but I've replaced most bits on it and it's SS now. Love Team Red. Hated the brakes that came stock on it, though.

I have done nothing but fiddle with the brakes since getting it. You just cant dial them in. They work for now but the lever arms seem to take turns on which one has the most rebound. Even if you don't touch the spring adjuster!!

Imlach · Jun 25, 2020

jimwise68":3srny90n said:
Imlach":3srny90n said:

They ride great. I've got one just like it, but I've replaced most bits on it and it's SS now. Love Team Red. Hated the brakes that came stock on it, though.

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I have done nothing but fiddle with the brakes since getting it. You just cant dial them in. They work for now but the lever arms seem to take turns on which one has the most rebound. Even if you don't touch the spring adjuster!!

Aye, they're impossible to work with. A set of SD5 or SD7 and you're good to go. Other than those brakes it's actually pretty solid!

Happy riding

sharp1 · Jun 26, 2020

Nice Score!

Paul R · Jun 26, 2020

real nice looks tidy

1997 Specialized Rockhopper

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