What first bike

[JDot]

Rockhopper I mean

 

[winjohn]

1988 is a very early Rockhopper, collectable but perhaps not as rideable as a mid 90's machine.

 

[JDot]

Thank you for all the advice

 

[Twozaskars]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/33589720...6iRXLTORNu&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[Twozaskars]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/22668486...6iRXLTORNu&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[Vesatoro]

For practicality, and upgradeability I would recommend:
- quality steel/alu frame (mid tier to higher)
- threadless 1-1/8 headset
- v-brakes
- 3*8 setup, so it can easily be modified to 1*10/11, if needed.