Rockhoppers are a very nice canvas when you want to innovate. Back in 2016, I built one into what I thought of as an "Organic Cargo Bike" for my runs to the Farmer's Market.
The bottoms of the baskets were reinforced with strips of pine to look like miniature pickup truck beds.
The drivetrain was a 1x9, IRRC.
It was an interesting bike to look at, some may have called it pretty, but when loaded down it was quite awkward to ride. CG was just too high.
I ended up trading it for my Dawes Ranger, which ended up being a very good deal for me, as I still think that bike is my favorite ATB-based ride.
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