Novice project Specialized Rockhopper

[ibbz]

You seem to have wiggle room to whip off some more, if you are sticking with that chainset and cassette.

I second that

 

[Jimmy2021]

You mean to cut one more link?

 

[highlandsflyer]

Suck it and see!

 

[ibbz]

Yes take one off and check

 

[Jimmy2021]

Shortened the chain and it works perfectly now.
All finished and yesterday I went for a test ride.
A lot better than expected!
It glides smoothly and shifts beautifully.
Even the brakes with cheap pads are great!
Thanks everyone for your help!
Here are some pictures

 

[ibbz]

Looks fantastic man!

 

[Jimmy2021]

I'm pleased to report that despite an initial rejection, my 12yo boy tried the bike and loves it, especially the gears that on his existing ones are the revoshift.
I now need to get rid of his old one because I have too many bikes.
Anyone for a carrera 14" CTT?

 

[KayOs]

Nice one Jimmy, the only thing I would change is the stem. If you found a comfy position and can get your hands on the right one it wil look a lot better and save you a few grams.
Oh and you can put the brake cables behind the brake arms, there is even a little hook for that on the brake. I think you have cut them just in the right length .

 

[bold stelvis]

I think it needs shortening, but I await your verdict.

I think you have a 'medium cage' mech which might be slightly limited in its overall tooth capacity - what cassette and front chain rings are you running (in terms of teeth)?

I would NOT shorten the chain personally - it looks about as 'tight' as I would be take it on the big/big, but it is obviously not taking up tension in the smaller higher gear sprocket combinations which sorta suggest you need a longer cage mech for this setup

 

[bold stelvis]

posted too soon! - glad you got it working!