Old Rockhoppers
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Do you have photos of this bike without the watermark? My bike was just stolen and it was this make and model. Also do you know what year it is from? Thank you!
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1x10 Club?
I had a nice early `90s Rockhopper that I wanted to convert into a cargo bike.
Here's the first iteration, with the stock drivetrain:
And here's a shot of the final 1x10 full cargo bike conversion:
I used this bike for Farmer's Market and grocery runs for a season, and then traded it for a Ross Aristocrat. Dumb choice, I know...
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Here's the first iteration, with the stock drivetrain:
And here's a shot of the final 1x10 full cargo bike conversion:
I used this bike for Farmer's Market and grocery runs for a season, and then traded it for a Ross Aristocrat. Dumb choice, I know...
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USMC 1981-1991 Semper Fi!
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My 92 Stumpy, you can find a build thread in the classic and vintage forums. Love at first ride.
As found from original owners for $20cdn
Cleaned up and ridden like this for the summer
As is waiting for new decals and rebuild.
As found from original owners for $20cdn
Cleaned up and ridden like this for the summer
As is waiting for new decals and rebuild.
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Here's a crappy picture of my 1988 Rockhopper Comp.
I bought it new back in my bike shop days. It's had non-stock wheels since day one - as I remember it we pulled one of the stock wheels off for a warranty claim and then built up these for it instead? Deore XT hubs and Araya rims. The other non-stock parts were added a few years ago when I decided to convert it over to a street bike.
It's a little small for me, I bought it when I thought I'd be doing a lot more off road stuff and wanted a smaller frame than my then current MTB, I think that one was a Peugeot Canyon Express? Anyway... I recently spent way too much money converting a "Schwinn" Sanctuary 7 cruiser over to a Sturmey 5 speed hub, plus a few other upgrades so I don't need another bike for the paved trails around here. I also discovered there are "off road" trails around here too, but this has slicks on it now. The final straw was when I noticed how rusty the (original) shifter cables are. Can't have that, this deserves better treatment!
I'll be replacing the stem, bars, tires, and cables but other than that just cleaning and rebuilding where needed. All the parts showed up yesterday and I've got next week off work so we'll see how fast this happens!
I bought it new back in my bike shop days. It's had non-stock wheels since day one - as I remember it we pulled one of the stock wheels off for a warranty claim and then built up these for it instead? Deore XT hubs and Araya rims. The other non-stock parts were added a few years ago when I decided to convert it over to a street bike.
It's a little small for me, I bought it when I thought I'd be doing a lot more off road stuff and wanted a smaller frame than my then current MTB, I think that one was a Peugeot Canyon Express? Anyway... I recently spent way too much money converting a "Schwinn" Sanctuary 7 cruiser over to a Sturmey 5 speed hub, plus a few other upgrades so I don't need another bike for the paved trails around here. I also discovered there are "off road" trails around here too, but this has slicks on it now. The final straw was when I noticed how rusty the (original) shifter cables are. Can't have that, this deserves better treatment!
I'll be replacing the stem, bars, tires, and cables but other than that just cleaning and rebuilding where needed. All the parts showed up yesterday and I've got next week off work so we'll see how fast this happens!
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85 Rockhopper
Hi All,
I have an '85 rockhopper frame I'm going to build. Does anyone know what size headset I need?
What about seatpost... I have a 26.6 ordered but I think I may have ordered the wrong size.
Thanks!
I have an '85 rockhopper frame I'm going to build. Does anyone know what size headset I need?
What about seatpost... I have a 26.6 ordered but I think I may have ordered the wrong size.
Thanks!
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A Rockhopper I recently restored...
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Here's a crappy picture of my 1988 Rockhopper Comp.
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I'll be replacing the stem, bars, tires, and cables but other than that just cleaning and rebuilding where needed. All the parts showed up yesterday and I've got next week off work so we'll see how fast this happens!
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I'll be replacing the stem, bars, tires, and cables but other than that just cleaning and rebuilding where needed. All the parts showed up yesterday and I've got next week off work so we'll see how fast this happens!
I'm not a big fan of the blackwall tires, but the price was right! It's all ready to try out some of the trails around here come springtime.
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I am amazed ant how cheap some of the rockhoppers are in thrift stores in the US.
If I sold mine for market value or it got stolen I couldn't replace it with anything close to its quality without spending a lot.
If I sold mine for market value or it got stolen I couldn't replace it with anything close to its quality without spending a lot.
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Tough to find any quality vintage 80s-90s Specialized mtbs in my area. They’re either rusty and overpriced or well-kept and overpriced. A decent Rockhopper in a retro paint scheme would complete my Specialized trio (Stumpjumper/Rockhopper/Hardrock).
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Update
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Are you sure that's not an '88 Rockhopper Comp? Looks just like mine, except for stuff I've changed.
I've owned it since new, it's been rebuilt/modified a couple times now.
I've owned it since new, it's been rebuilt/modified a couple times now.
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First rockhopper
I just picked up my first rockhopper (definately an older model) how can i find out the year it was made? Should I just google the serial number?
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This ancient thread caused me to buy an ancient Rockhopper today. Back when they kept the rear U-brake on the Down Low.
Thanks, you bad influence people.
Thanks, you bad influence people.
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Here’s my add to this thread. I took this down to the frame. I wet sanded it to a polish and cleaned up every part. Most of it is stock with a few exceptions like consumables. New brake calipers, new stem, a handlebar off a 1999 Hardrock, and obviously new rack, basket, and basket bag.
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Turned out real nice!
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