1995 Specialized Hardrock GSX project - Complete with Photos

[deandent1]

Took a bit of time to take the mucky derailleur apart tonight. Much cleaner now

Before

After

 

[deandent1]

Also now have a 94BCD chain ring. In fact I have two. A 34T and a 42T. This is a street bike in a flat city so I'll have to have a think

 

[deandent1]

Looking on Sheldon and working out the gear inches, I'm going for the 42T ring. Looks good with the silver cranks and red bolts

 

[deandent1]

After a bit of a search I came across some period correct Deore LX wheels. Really happy to get these. Seem in really good nick too.







Only thing is they were properly grimy with a capital G. Don't think the cassette has ever had a clean in its life. It was on there TIGHT too




Before and after


After. Came up a treat

 

[deandent1]

First time setting up Canti brakes. They look a bit baffling at first but found a really good video and actually found it really easy. They seem good too.

(Old tyres will be going. Waiting for new ones to arrive)

 

[deandent1]

Update. Despite all of my efforts, the rear cassette is toast. Put a new chain on as the old one was really stretched and it keeps jumping teeth under power. New 7 speed 11-28 on the way.

Also new tyres arrive this week. Going for a 26x2.15 Maxxis DTH. Seen loads of retro MTB builds on these and they look great.

Then it'll be reveal time as brakes, gears are all setup and everythings done

 

[michael franks]

You've made great progress since I last looked in. The crankset looks really good.
Looking forward to the 'big finish'!

 

[deandent1]

You've made great progress since I last looked in. The crankset looks really good.
Looking forward to the 'big finish'!

Thanks Michael. Hoping for some parcels tomorrow

 

[geddy1972]

i have a standard 1995 Rockhopper that i got from a local guy for a bargain 15 quid.

its in good condition but the front wheel bearings are toast and the drive train is on ots last legs and i dont think its been cleaned sicne it was new.

currrently in being stripped down, cleaned and all new parts fitted.

can i ask what you paid for your at the car boot. (im from the UK so i know all about car boots)

 

[deandent1]

i have a standard 1995 Rockhopper that i got from a local guy for a bargain 15 quid.

its in good condition but the front wheel bearings are toast and the drive train is on ots last legs and i dont think its been cleaned sicne it was new.

currrently in being stripped down, cleaned and all new parts fitted.

can i ask what you paid for your at the car boot. (im from the UK so i know all about car boots)

Hi, also £15. But no wheels / saddle / bars etc. Still worth it.

Yours looks good in that colour