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| Specialized Rockhopper Restoration Bicycle After |
I came across this Specialized Rockhopper last year and decided recently to give it a total restoration. I am not sure of the year because there is a mix of parts on the frame but I belevie its late 1980's or 1990. The mix of components and the frame spoke to me and I love the bike. The rear wheel was replaced with a steel rim and hub so the wheels are going otherwise I am keeping the bike the way it is.
I chose some modern wheels I have had around for a while and some Panaracer tires, the tires are not exact match but I think they are cool as they are. The replacement wheels had a 10 speed cassette on them for some reason so I replaced it with an 8 speed cassetter to work well with the friction shifters. A new chain was installed with the new cassette.
The frame was media blasted and then powder coated to match the original paint scheme. The frame turned out amazing. The decals are not a perfect match but I like how the decals turned out. I am extremely happy with the results of the frame.
From here all the componets where restored and installed, the crank was in fantastic shape to start and like new now. The derailleurs took some work but turned out great and function great. The cantilever brakes are my favorite, they work so well and polished beautifully.
The seat on it in the photos in my Brooks saddle, it does not go with the bike, I just wanted to take photos while we have a nice winter day. The new seat arrives shortly.
In the end I love how the Specialized Rock Hopper turned out, I love the mix of the bike, a bit of a frankentien and thats what I love most. The bike is small for me but test rides beautifully. I would like to have test road it a lot farther but we have a lost of salt on the roads and did not want to epose it to the salt. I love this stuff!
The Rockhopper will be going up for sale shortly. Link to come when the saddle arrives.
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| Specialized Rockhopper Restoration Frame Powder Coated |
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| Specialized Rockhopper Restoration Headset & Bottom Bracket - Polished |
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| Specialized Rockhopper Restoration Headset Cups - Pressed |
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| Specialized Rockhopper Restoration Headset Painted & Complete |
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| Specialized Rockhopper Restoration Headset Painted & Complete |
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| Specialized Rockhopper Restoration Handlebars - Brake Levers - Shift Levers - Polished |
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| Specialized Rockhopper Restoration Shoft Levers - Polished & Complete |
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| Specialized Rockhopper Restoration Handlebars - Brake Levers - Shift Levers - Complete |
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| Specialized Rockhopper Restoration Handlebars - Brake Levers - Shift Levers - Complete |
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| Specialized Rockhopper Restoration Handlebars - Brake Levers - Shift Levers - Complete |
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| Specialized Rockhopper Restoration Handlebars - Brake Levers - Shift Levers - Complete |
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| Specialized Rockhopper Restoration Derailleurs - Before |
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| Specialized Rockhopper Restoration Front Derailleur - Complete |
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| Specialized Rockhopper Restoration Cantilever Brakes - Before |
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| Specialized Rockhopper Restoration Cantilever Brakes - Before |
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| Specialized Rockhopper Restoration Cantilever Brakes - Polished |
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| Specialized Rockhopper Restoration Cantilever Brakes - Complete |
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| Specialized Rockhopper Restoration Wheels & Tires - Choosen |
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| Specialized Rockhopper Restoration Bicycled Wired - Wheels Complete |
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THank you!
John Z.
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