1995 Specialized Rockhopper parts bin build

[Paul R]

looks clean

 

[Minifreak]

looks clean

Thank you, it’s turning into a tidy looking build. I don’t think the original bike saw much use.

The brake lever bodies and shifter mount have had a new cost of gloss black, masked the ‘AVID’ logos off so will need to do some touch ups around them by hand once they dry.

 

[Minifreak]

Lever bodies have new black paint. Did what I could to keep the Avid logos, not perfect but better than before. Paint around the logos needs a bit more drying time then I’ll replace what’s on the bike.

 

[Minifreak]

Finally finished, quick spin around the village to check everything works and feels good. Loving the thumbies and the nostalgia of riding a parts bike like I would have had mid to late 90’s.

It’s a spritely ride, weighs 26.25lbs.

Pics of the bike built up plus my parts build from that time.

 

[Minifreak]

Frame: 18” 1997 Specialized Rockhopper A1Comp Aluminium frame

Fork: RockShox Quadra 21R rebuilt with spring/elastomer internals from a later Indy fork

Headset: FSA Orbit XL II
Stem: RaceFace Prodigy Forged ahead
Stem Cap: Specialized
Handlebar: X-Lite XC-2 7075 alloy 35mm rise
Grips: Orange Strange
Barends: n/a

Brakes: Shimano Deore
Brake Pads: Jagwite
Brake Cables: Stainless
Cantilever cable hangers: n/a
Brake Levers: AVID SD-1.9L

Shifters: Shimano Deore thumbies 3x7
Front Derailleur: Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore DX
Derailleur Cables: Stainless
Cassette: Shimano 7 speed HG41 stainless/drilled (new)
Chain: KMC-Z (new)
Cranks: FSA Dyna Drive
Crank Bolts: Shimano
Chainrings: FSA outer, Shimano middle and grannie rings
Chainring bolts: KCNC blue anoside/ FSA
Bottom Bracket: Specialized 73x110mm sealed unit
Pedals: DMR V6’s

Hub Skewers: Shimano STX
Rims: Specialized Z-23’s
Hubs: Shimano STX Parallax
Nipples: Brass
Spokes: Stainless
Tyres: Front - DURO tanwall, Rear Specialized tanwall Ground Control
Tubes: Panaracer

Saddle: Tan leatherette brass studded with alloy rails (new)
Seatpost: Alloy
Seatpost Binder: Specialized quick release

Weight:26.25Lbs

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Nice restoration. My mates son loves the Trek you rebuilt, like a dog with two dicks

 

[Minifreak]

Nice restoration. My mates son loves the Trek you rebuilt, like a dog with two dicks

Thank you and glad he’s so pleased, was a great little bike to bring back to life.

Just working on a more modern Specialized in 20” wheel now, it never ends!

 

[vtwinvince]

Looking good, but then I am biased.

 

[Minifreak]

Looking good, but then I am biased.

Thank you

 

[Minifreak]

Just finished the mini Specialized Hotrock too, it’s now sporting the STX rear mech from the Rockhopper as the Tourney one was knackered, hence the addition of a mech guard too. Save those drop damages