1992 Rockhopper - Steel Frame - Need to replace front shock with rigid
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1992 Rockhopper - Steel Frame - Need to replace front shock with rigid
So I've got an old Rockhopper. I would like to convert it into an around-town bike. Put a rack on it, comfortable seat, and dump the 20-pound dinosaur non-functioning front shock.
I'd like to put on a nice steel rigid fork. Any recommendations? I don't even know where to start. I don't know what will fit, how much to expect, what brand to purchase, etc.
Also, the wheels are ancient and messed up. Can I get some decent $100 wheels for this thing? Weight really doesn't mean much on this one. I actually was going to donate the bike but got to thinking I could replace a couple parts and do my own wrenching and have a nice go-fer bike for under $150.
Thanks for any assistance.
I'd like to put on a nice steel rigid fork. Any recommendations? I don't even know where to start. I don't know what will fit, how much to expect, what brand to purchase, etc.
Also, the wheels are ancient and messed up. Can I get some decent $100 wheels for this thing? Weight really doesn't mean much on this one. I actually was going to donate the bike but got to thinking I could replace a couple parts and do my own wrenching and have a nice go-fer bike for under $150.
Thanks for any assistance.
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check your LBS, the have corrected forks available most brake systems from that time should swap over pretty easily
is the rear a 7,8, or 9?, assuming it's a 7, you can get a wheelset for under $100 on ebay
is the rear a 7,8, or 9?, assuming it's a 7, you can get a wheelset for under $100 on ebay
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you might want to try the hybrid section if you don't get any answers in this one.
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Any shop should have a bunch of rigid forks laying around.
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For that matter most shops that have been around a while should have wheels for cheap too. Non-disc basic mtb wheels don't pull a lot of demand anymore, so 100 bucks is the upper end of the price range.