Specialized Rockhopper FS 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Specialized
Model Rockhopper FS
First production 1999
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Specialized Rockhopper 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)
- 23 (inches) / 58.42 (cm)
- 23 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Specialized Dirt Master Sport
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Specialized Dirt Control Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe DP-7N Levers
Dia-Compe 733 Direct Pull With Linear Spring Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Specialized STOUT Comp
Front: Specialized Alloy
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Rear: Ritchey Rock OCR
Front: Ritchey Rock SCX
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsRitchey Nitanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSpecialized Alloy
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSpecialized A-1
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Specialized Headfirst Sport

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Specialized Comp
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Specialized ForeArm Sport
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Specialized Rockhopper FS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 2.5 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Jett T2

Other Specs of Specialized Rockhopper FS

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Brushed Steel
- Team Red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized Prolong
Seat post extension 30.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Specialized Micro-adjust


Specialized Rockhopper FS bike review

Specialized produced the Rockhopper FS bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $599.99.
Rockhopper FS 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 FS can be found in a few colors, among these colors Brushed Steel and Team Red .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.95" Specialized Dirt Control Sport tires and Chung Nan 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 733 Direct Pull with linear spring brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7N levers braking system and Front: Specialized alloy, Rear: Specialized STOUT Comp hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Specialized used Ritchey Nitanium material for the frame. Specialized alloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Rockhopper FS to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Specialized A-1.
For the smoothest biking experience Specialized ForeArm Sport, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG72 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Specialized, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.