Here's my '88 RockHopper with newly trial fitted Sakae riser bar. Have been tweaking the fit on this with different bars and stems as I just love the retro vibe of this bike with it u-brake and dorky looking angles.
Original Sakae stem felt horrendously short to me so fitted a close matching alternative Sakae that's about 40mm longer, fit feels so much better - but may end up going for something with a smidge less rise once this bike has finished toddler carrying duties.
Is going to be fully upgraded to Deore II components, just haven't gotten round to fitting parts other than brakes/shifters yet.
It may also end up with a u-brake up front as I need to address a wonky brake tab on the fork, and I have a spare matching XT ready to be fitted.. Saying that, the original MT60 up front is very pretty.
Everyone should ride an 80's Spesh, they're fab.