1995 Specialized Hardrock GSX project - Complete with Photos

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

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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.

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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

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Before and after
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After. Came up a treat
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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)

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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
 
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)
 

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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
 
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