Lovely original Rock Hopper - just a hundred quid now!

[wired99]

It's the last three bikes I bought that I told her I would move on that still hits a nerve with her for some reason. Oh, and the chain marks I inadvertantly put on the new carpet whilst trying to set-up my rear mech on the Gazelle..... Oh, and the fact I threw out all her gardening gear to make space in the shed. Women eh? Just being difficult for the sake of it

 

[elPedro666]

So unreasonable... :roll:

 

[elPedro666]

Still here (unless it's sold from the bike shop for a LOT more money...)

 

[nathanman]

I always wanted one of these as a lad! Sorely tempted to buy it, what do they ride like?

 

[elPedro666]

I always wanted one of these as a lad! Sorely tempted to buy it, what do they ride like?

Are you sure I'm the best person to ask...? :twisted:

This one's a bit big for me I'm afraid so I've not been off-road in anger on it Best impression is that it's very relaxed - that's relaxed as in friendly & helpful, as oppose to slow-steering - just getting on with the job without any histrionics, typical Specialized I guess! Smooth is the other thing that comes to mind, unruffled...

There's an original (but damaged) fork-pump on it's way to me now too, just to pass on with the bike - assuming I can fix it up! They work perfectly with an ordinary football-type adapter (50p), but, well, y'know

I'm sure he won't mind me mentioning, Alex (Dead Rats on here) has built a couple of them for friends & ended up keeping them for himself as he got so attached to them! That's got to be a good sign (he nearly nabbed this one but it would've been bad for his health bringing another bike into the house!)

You're very welcome to pop round & give it a ride, whereabouts are you?

 

[nathanman]

Thats the trouble, im down south so can't pop round. I think i'll take a chance and buy it. If I don't get on with it I can always sell it on. Im after an easy(ish) project to get me started and this looks to be just the thing. Are you ok to post please?

 

[wired99]

LOL....
Been sweet talking the missus all weekend to finally break the strong resistance so if Nathanman ain't having this I will take it...