Specialized Rockhopper 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Specialized
Model Rockhopper
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Specialized Rockhopper 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 tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (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 typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
SBC DirectDrive Light Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSBC Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSBC Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeSBC Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
SBC Son Of Strongarm
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
7-speed

Specialized Rockhopper Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
SBC DirectDrive Chromoly
Fork typeSBC

Other Specs of Specialized Rockhopper

Component group setsNot Available
Available colors - Dark blue
- red
Weight Unspecified
Pedals details Resin Body With Clips & Straps
Aluminum Cage
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 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $459.99.
Rockhopper 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 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Dark blue and red .
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 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.