Specialized ROCKHOPPER 1998 VS Kona UNIT 2003 specs comparison

Specialized Rockhopper
General InfosModel | Rockhopper |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - dark blue-Brushed steel |
Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 23 (inches) |
Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.90 (inches) Specialized Dirt Control |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe DP-7N LeversDia-Compe VC-757 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Ritchey Aluminum Quick ReleaseFront: Specialized Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Rear: Ritchey Rock OCRFront: Ritchey Rock SCX |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Ritchey Nitanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Specialized Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Specialized Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Specialized Sealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethSpecialized Strong Arm Expert |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth8-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 CrownSpecialized Direct Drive Chromoly |
Fork type | Specialized |
Other Specs of Specialized Rockhopper
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Specialized Prolong Evolution Carbotech |
Seat post extension | 30.4 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |

Kona Unit
General InfosModel | Unit |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Orange |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.90 (inches) Tioga Red Phoenix |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Speed Dial 5 LeversAvid Single Digit 7 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: KK Single SpeedFront: Shimano |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic X221 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | True Temper OX Platinum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Koski Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Koski Strong Hold XC |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z610HX |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | TruVativ ISIS Team SL |
Crankset parts and sizes | 32 TeethRace Face Prodigy XC Single Speed |
Gear shift levers | Not Available |
Rear gear set | 17 Teeth1-speed |
Kona Unit Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
Fork material | Unicrown |
Fork type | Kona Project 2 |
Other Specs of Kona Unit
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | SDG Satellite |
Seat post extension | Koski SportPost |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its Rockhopper bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized Rockhopper Mountain bike here
- Get your Kona Unit manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Unit Mountain bike here