Specialized Rockhopper 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Specialized
Model Rockhopper
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Specialized Rockhopper 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)
- 23 (inches) / 58.42 (cm)
- 23 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.90 (inches) Specialized Dirt Control
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe DP-7N Levers
Dia-Compe VC-757 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Ritchey Aluminum Quick Release
Front: Specialized Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Rear: Ritchey Rock OCR
Front: Ritchey Rock SCX
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsRitchey Nitanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSpecialized Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSpecialized Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeSpecialized Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Specialized Strong Arm Expert
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Specialized Rockhopper Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Specialized Direct Drive Chromoly
Fork typeSpecialized

Other Specs of Specialized Rockhopper

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Brushed steel
- dark blue
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized Prolong Evolution Carbotech
Seat post extension 30.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Specialized Rockhopper bike review

Specialized produced the Rockhopper bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $470.00.
Rockhopper bike is available in many sizes such as 13 (inches), 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches), 21 (inches) and 23 (inches).
Specialized Mountain bike Rockhopper can be found in a few colors, among these colors Brushed steel and dark blue .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.90" Specialized Dirt Control tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: Ritchey Rock SCX, Rear: Ritchey Rock OCR, 32-hole. Specialized equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe VC-757 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7N levers braking system and Front: Specialized aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Ritchey aluminum quick release hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Specialized used Ritchey Nitanium material for the frame. Specialized aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Rockhopper to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Specialized aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Specialized Strong Arm Expert, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Specialized, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-600 gear shift levers.