Hi new to the forum as well as Retro bikes, I found what I’m guessing is a 97-98 Rockhopper size 18” for $125 CDN, that I was hoping to use as a 1-2 times a week commuter bike. I have two concerns before buying 1 - I’m 5’10-5’11 unsure if this bike is big enough? 2 - it appears the bike specialized bike frames had become a bit more aggressive in the later 90s compared to the early 90s. My commute would be 10km each way. If I do go ahead I’d be looking to change the gearing to 1x10, as well as brooks saddle, and do a custom paint with bike.spray. Also where I’m located these 90s MTB don’t come up for sale that often. Similar to one in below photo
Specialized Rockhopper as daily commuter
- Thread starter HankDog
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CassidyAce
Senior Retro Guru
Re:
A good choice for a commuter and, if the condition is anywhere near as good as the one in the photo, a good deal for $125 CDN. As for sizing: 18" should be about right but trying for size is always a good idea - the reach is just as important as the seat tube height.
If the paint is tatty, spraying is an option but powder coating is tougher.
A good choice for a commuter and, if the condition is anywhere near as good as the one in the photo, a good deal for $125 CDN. As for sizing: 18" should be about right but trying for size is always a good idea - the reach is just as important as the seat tube height.
If the paint is tatty, spraying is an option but powder coating is tougher.
