1990 Specialized Rock Hopper Resurrection

[KayOs]

First ride in the morning....I love it!

 

[KayOs]

One pic in front of a Graffiti wall to close the circle....

 

[MattiThundrrr]

First ride in the morning....I love it!
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Really like the cockpit, the sweep looks comfortable.

 

[joglo]

Really like the cockpit, the sweep looks comfortable.

Yes, I was also wondering what's that bar?
It seems to be a nice compromise of a much more comfortable riding position for daily usage but a style which is not drawing to much of attention like those fancy hipster bars.
@KayOs Would you mind to share the name or link?

 

[KayOs]

The handlebars are actually very comfortable. Unfortunately, there is a small problem with the manufacturer.... I got the handlebars from a colleague who brought over a box of bicycle parts that had been gathering dust in his cellar for years. Unfortunately, there is no manufacturer on it. But I think it could be this one, it looks almost exactly the same.
https://www.rosebikes.de/ergotec-tr...hP-lSilax5Y3yX0UD0DgIssEoMIqx6CAaAoNxEALw_wcB

 

[shedobits]

Just read our post all the way through, what a great build. Can you tell me how the Big Apples compare with the Billy Bonkers please?

 

[DrDaveTampa]

I guess it's just not possible to kill those things. I'm currently working on one I found under a trailer on some property I bought, yours has MUCH better components but mine also will see the light of day again, I vow it ...

I pretty much have to paint mine, coincidentally I'm thinking baby blue, which is just so Miami Vice ya know? What goes around comes around... Also I like the "satin finish" treatment. Two enthusiastic thumbs up

 

[KayOs]

Just read our post all the way through, what a great build. Can you tell me how the Big Apples compare with the Billy Bonkers please?

Thanks!
I have actually ridden both tyres and have to say
I like the Billy Bonkers better. They are a bit lighter, roll easier and have more reserves in light terrain. The Big Apple in 2.35 are softer, which is also quite pleasant.

 

[KayOs]

I guess it's just not possible to kill those things. I'm currently working on one I found under a trailer on some property I bought, yours has MUCH better components but mine also will see the light of day again, I vow it ...

I pretty much have to paint mine, coincidentally I'm thinking baby blue, which is just so Miami Vice ya know? What goes around comes around... Also I like the "satin finish" treatment. Two enthusiastic thumbs up

Also a big thank you!
Yes, that's what I love about the old steel bikes, they just can't be killed and are incredibly versatile.
I'm curious to see what yours looks like now and when it's finished.

 

[deandent1]

Great project. Thanks for sharing. Just picked up a similar vintage hardrock frame from the local car boot sale. Unloved and dirty so looking forward to getting the polish out and building a fat tyre urban bike like yours