Specialized Rockhopper A1 Comp FS 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Specialized
Model Rockhopper A1 Comp FS
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Specialized Rockhopper A1 Comp FS Parts   
Available Sizes - 13 (inches) / 33.02 (cm)
- 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Specialized Dirt Master Comp Kevlar
Front: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Specialized Dirt Control Comp Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe DP-7 Plus Levers
Dia-Compe VC-767 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Ritchey Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Rear: Ritchey Rock OCR
Front: Ritchey Rock Comp
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsSpecialized A1 Premium Plus Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey ForceLite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSpecialized Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano IG
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeSpecialized Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Specialized Strong Arm Comp
Gear shift leversShimano Rapidfire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Specialized Rockhopper A1 Comp FS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Spyder R

Other Specs of Specialized Rockhopper A1 Comp FS

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Black
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsRitchey Logic
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized Prolong Revolution Carbotech Suspension
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey Expert


Specialized Rockhopper A1 Comp FS bike review

Specialized produced the Rockhopper A1 Comp FS bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $950.00.
Rockhopper A1 Comp FS bike is available in many sizes such as 13 (inches), 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Specialized Mountain bike Rockhopper A1 Comp FS can be found in one single color which is Black.
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.90" Specialized Dirt Control Comp kevlar tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: Ritchey Rock Comp, Rear: Ritchey Rock OCR, 32-hole. Specialized equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe VC-767 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 Plus levers braking system and Ritchey aluminum, Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Specialized used Specialized A1 Premium Plus aluminum material for the frame. Ritchey ForceLite high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Rockhopper A1 Comp FS to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Specialized aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Specialized Strong Arm Comp, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano IG chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Specialized, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Rapidfire gear shift levers.