1999 Specialized Rockhopper A1 Comp FS, 17" frame in VERY good condition.
Size suits 5'6"-5'9"
Original spec
Aluminium frame
Shimano Deore LX
26" wheels - Ritchey Rock Comp on Specialized hubs
Tyres - Dirt Master R, Dirt Control F
Manitou Spyder fork
Bike very lightly used and not ridden since...
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Unfortunately yes, you will notice the difference, but that needn't spoil your 26" passion....
I've ridden a carbon 29er hardtail on ungroomed trails in Italy and it was a breeze - big wheels roll pretty much everything, so you don't have to carefully pick a line and control your speed (as...
As you've already said, keep your favourite(s) as once you part with them you'll probably never be able to own them again. Owning something as way cool as a Yo Eddy would be great, but the modern bikes ride so much better.
I still race my '96 Dyna-Tech Torus FS (though many of the components...
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This is what it was all about!!!
Now everyone who has only ever heard the stories and read about the legends will get a chance to experience the real thing (or a re-incarnation of it). It's back next June :D
RD 737 - no jockey wheels or cage back plate
FD 737 - no cable clamp/bolt
FD 735
BR M-900 cantilever brake
Any interest or is it better to e-bay this stuff?
Mat offered me some X-Lite bar ends in reply to a another thread (been after some for a couple of years). Communication great, they arrived well packaged and in good time. Thanks!
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Apologies if these have been posted before. I found copies of the Malverns 'Dirt Rag' in an old folder with race programmes etc. I remember making sure I got up early to get my hands on a copy before they very quickly ran out.....
X-Lite carbon stubbies wanted - my l-bends are just a bit too overkill!!
If anyone has some they'd be willing to part with I'm happy to pay decent money to keep my Dyna-Tech looking as it should rather than buying new...
Thanks.
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Satellite-delayed post I know, but Summit was the bike I got into XC racing on, having started riding 'rough stuff' on a Mirage. Loved the Rock Shox RS-1 fork, but sold it to fund some Mag 21s. Just found the Zoom cro-moly stem that was OE on the bike!!