1997 Rockhopper HT

[Scapel]

Hi Guys

I was just wondering what the differences between a 1997 Rockhopper frame and a 1997 Stumpjumper frame are? I'm guessing better quality alloy? From the looks of it the frames are almost identical to look at.

Thanks

 

[Thias]

It'll be mainly weight and cost. And of course the look is a bit different.
The 97 Stumpjumpers are made out of their "special" M2 compound material, butted tubes, too.
The Rockhoppers just plain aluminium or steel frame. They had a few very different frames named Rockhopper in that year.
Proof: http://www.retromtb.pl/pdf/specialized97.pdf

 

[Scapel]

It'll be mainly weight and cost. And of course the look is a bit different.
The 97 Stumpjumpers are made out of their "special" M2 compound material, butted tubes, too.
The Rockhoppers just plain aluminium or steel frame. They had a few very different frames named Rockhopper in that year.
Proof: http://www.retromtb.pl/pdf/specialized97.pdf

Thanks for that, the old brochure is fantastic