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Thanks for the tip KayOs, I will definitely do this and post it up. I've never been good at taking pictures so the advice is appreciated. Singhsan

A 1997 A1 in light blue, fresh tyres, seats and grips. Thanks for looking Singhsan

Hey Cicli8, Thanks a nice looking bike, I really like the colour it pops. Looks like you're really getting to enjoy it 😄. Singhsan

Thanks Imlach, Hopefully it'll get dialled in by the end of next week. Thanks for the guidance Singhsan

Thanks Cassidy, Yea, my first maiden voyage on it and that became very apparent,going to have a John Wayne walk for a while 😉 I'm still learning about setting a bike up properly, first lesson, take all the tools you need for brakes, gears and especially the saddle when you go out!. Hopefully...

Hey All, It's been a while. I've been waiting for my tyres to arrive, unfortunately there was a long delay from the supplier. But now that I have everything I wanted I've put it all on. Here the final product, I hope you find it nice looking as I do.

Dude your bike looks amazing... Really gets me motivated 😉 I'm not too Sure of the rears, branded as Shimano, but don't see any model numbers/names and the fronts are dia compe vc727 (which I understand are what the bike came with from factory). Feel free to have a look in post number 26 for...

Right so got back home, and as promised took some more pictures. As you can see, the rack is bolts are supposed to be there. Good news for me. I noticed that the front and rear breaks are different. But I'm happy with the performance so they'll stay like that. Just ordering some new bits to...

The image of standing in boots with a frame in hand genuinely made me chuckle. But point taken, the old ways seem to be the best ways. Thanks for your input Novocaine. Singhsan

Thanks Repacker. Thank bike looks awesome, love the tan walls. Getting ideas now...

I am guessing but another layer or two of lacquer could stop the micro cracks from spreading. Have to ask some paint guys I think.

The wax idea is interesting, I think I can possibly improve on it though. I think I'll using a very mild abrasive on the corrosion and instead of wax try some of that ceramic coating they use for cars. Might give me a years protection on the exposed metal as well as the paint. Failing that...

Just had a look at your build, it's coming along nicely. I'm planning to take mine apart and do the same when the weather gets slightly warmer. Quick question, is there anything I can do now to prevent the corrosion from spreading further and causing more paint to chip off. I'll slacken the...

That looks really nice, it makes me want to start working on mine. Hoping to see the finished product soon

That's awesome thanks. Fyi where is that picture from, the bike looks like it's in amazing condition Thanks Singhsan

That tank-ness? Is the reason I was attracted to the bike, I'll double check the frame with a magnet to check if it's steel or aluminium. Let's see your bad boy, throw a picture up, share the love. Thanks Singhsan

Thanks, that looks promising, but to confuse matters a bit I found http://www.mountainbikecatalogue.com/specialized/1990-1999/1997/rockhopper-a1.html This looks identical to mine save for the rear rack lugs, but the if the colour is anything to go by, bright blue, I think you're on the money...

Thanks everyone for sharing your advice and information, much appreciated. I haven't been home yet, so pictures to follow however, just looking around on the web found this http://stolenbristolbikes.blogspot.com/2012/10/jons-specialized-rockhopper-and-dawes.html?m=1 Got me worried initially...

Hi Markybeau, Self control! What's that? 🤣 Good catch on the rack mounting point, now that you point it out it looks so obvious, I'm away for a couple of days, but when I get back home I'll post up some closer detailed pictures. Thanks again

Hi folks, Been lurking for a while, and been looking out for a retro bike. Well today I pulled the trigger and got a specialized rockhopper. I must confess I know nothing about it, but when I was younger I always lusted after getting one of these but could never afford it. I've been told...