1988 Specialized Rockhopper Sport

[Augustus]

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Yes I know Mombat - RIP Jeff Archer. Utterly sad.

It's an odd one then this frame, it's the same colour as an 88 Rockhopper comp. With the same components as an 88 Rockhopper. And stickers that didn't appear for another year at least.

What's the date stamp in the frame number say?

 

[fishyfool]

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Yes I know Mombat - RIP Jeff Archer. Utterly sad.

It's an odd one then this frame, it's the same colour as an 88 Rockhopper comp. With the same components as an 88 Rockhopper. And stickers that didn't appear for another year at least.

What's the date stamp in the frame number say?

The serial? GT020922

 

[Augustus]

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Hmm, usually there's a year of manufacture at the beginning. Not there.

 

[fishyfool]

I have a new theory if you're interested. The bike was purchased in San Jose California, about 20 miles from Specialized's headquarters in Morgan Hill.
I wonder if they didn't dump a few limited runs locally and hence the odd serial.

 

[fishyfool]

Also found this; Same color, same decals, no u-brake
https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=ht ... amp;uact=8

 

[Augustus]

Well, I think this is an odd / interesting one.

U brake would imply no later than 1988.

I'm wondering if it's either some sort of factory prototype or staff test special or a 1987 Stumpjumper with 1990 decals?

Either way it has different decals to the rest if the 88 range. All be it only slightly different.

Here's the 87 stumpy…

viewtopic.php?t=13130

 

[Augustus]

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Right, I've asked a pal at Spesh in Morgan Hill. Let's see if they can shed some light. I want to know now.

G

 

[fishyfool]

It's been a long time, but If memory serves the shop was on San Carlos. That may ring a bell with someone.

 

[fishyfool]

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You're going to love this, lol. I found an ad. 14.5 has a U-Brake.
1990 Model for I guess Germany.
So I have a sample? Mine didn't come with those wheels, but everything else looks right.

 

[fishyfool]

And apparently so did the 1989 RockHopper Comp on the 15" according to this catalog
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/v/M ... ewsIndex=1