Specialized Rockhopper A1 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Specialized
Model Rockhopper A1
First production 1996
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Specialized Rockhopper A1 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 1.95 (inches) Specialized Ground Master
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Specialized Ground Control II
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-3 Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya GP-710
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsSpecialized Premium A1 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionAlloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsChromoly
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Sealed Mechanism

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG50
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 20/32/42 Teeth
Specialized Son Of Strongarm
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-300i
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Specialized Rockhopper A1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Butted
Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeSpecialized Direct Drive

Other Specs of Specialized Rockhopper A1

Component group setsShimano Alivio
Available colors - Gray
- red
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsHTI Steel and resin With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized Comfort Sport
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Micro-adjust


Specialized Rockhopper A1 bike review

Specialized produced the Rockhopper A1 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $549.00.
Rockhopper A1 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 A1 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Gray and red .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.95" Specialized Ground Control II tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya GP-710, 32-hole. Specialized equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, Dia-Compe PC-3 levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Specialized used Specialized Premium A1 aluminum material for the frame. Alloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Rockhopper A1 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Specialized Son of Strongarm, 20/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Specialized, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-300i gear shift levers.