Specialized ROCKHOPPER 1996 VS Jamis EXPLORER 1998 specs comparison
Specialized Rockhopper
General InfosModel | Rockhopper |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - metallic blue-Green |
Sizes | - 13.5 (inches)- 15.5 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 23 (inches) |
Sizes | - 13.5 (inches)- 15.5 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Specialized Ground MasterFront: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Specialized Ground Control II |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Tourney TY-30 LeversShimano Altus Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAraya GP-710 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Direct Drive Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
Handlebar construction | Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Chromoly |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Sealed Mechanism |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-UG50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 20/32/42 TeethSpecialized Son Of Strongarm |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-300i |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Specialized Rockhopper Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pullShimano AceraX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
Fork material | Butted Unicrown CrownChromoly |
Fork type | Specialized Direct Drive |
Other Specs of Specialized Rockhopper
Component group sets | Shimano AceraX |
Pedals details | HTI Steel and resin With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Specialized Comfort Plush Sport |
Seat post extension | 30.4 (millimeters) DiameterAlloy Micro-adjust |

Jamis Explorer
General InfosModel | Explorer |
Manufacturer | Jamis |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Gloss Black-Flame Red |
Sizes | - 14.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 19.5 (inches)- 21.5 (inches)- womens 16 (inches)- womens 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-850 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | GS-1 Alloy LeversShimano Altus Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Aluminum NuttedFront: Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeWeinmann 519 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Hi-tensile Steel |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Hsin Lung Steel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Jamis |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Chin Haur CH90 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z-51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) SpindleChin Haur CH-48 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethSR XR11 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Jamis Explorer Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Tourney TY-22 Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownHi-tensile Steel |
Fork type | Jamis |
Other Specs of Jamis Explorer
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Wellgo |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Jamis Sport |
Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter SteelPillar |
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 Jamis Explorer manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Jamis Explorer Mountain bike here