Specialized Rockhopper FS 1997 Technical specs and features
Brand | Specialized |
Model | Rockhopper FS |
First production | 1997 |
Bike category | Mountain Bike |
Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Specialized Rockhopper FS Parts |
Available Sizes | - 13.5 (inches) / 34.29 (cm) - 13.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) / 39.37 (cm) - 15.5 (inches) - 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) / 52.07 (cm) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Specialized Team Master Front: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Team Control |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe DP-7 Levers Dia-Compe Direct Pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano Cassette Front: SBC Aluminum Quick Release |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Ritchey Rock SCX |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | Double-butted SBC DirectDrive Light Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | SBC Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | SBC Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | SBC Sealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth SBC Son Of Strongarm |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 7-speed |
Specialized Rockhopper FS Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Specialized Rockhopper FS
Component group sets | Not Available |
Available colors | - Black |
Weight | Unspecified |
Pedals details | Resin Body With Clips & Straps Aluminum Cage |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Specialized Prolong Evolution Carbotech |
Seat post extension | 30.4 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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Specialized produced the Rockhopper FS bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $619.99.
Rockhopper FS bike is available in many sizes such as 13.5 (inches), 15.5 (inches), 17 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20.5 (inches).
Specialized Mountain bike Rockhopper FS can be found in one single color which is Black.
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.00" Specialized Team Control tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Ritchey Rock SCX, 32-hole. Specialized equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe Direct Pull brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 levers braking system and Front: SBC aluminum quick release, Rear: Shimano cassette, Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Specialized used SBC DirectDrive Light chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. SBC aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Rockhopper FS to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of SBC aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience SBC Son of Strongarm, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Specialized, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-400i gear shift levers.