Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1996 Specialized Rockhopper

Mountain bike, non-suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$429.00
Sizes
13.5", 15.5", 17", 19", 21", 23"
Colors
Green, metallic blue
Archive ID
52824
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded steel
Frame MaterialDirect Drive chromoly
ForkSpecialized Direct Drive
Fork MaterialChromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano AceraX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-300i
Front DerailleurShimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull
Rear DerailleurShimano STX
CranksetSpecialized Son of Strongarm, 20/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-LP26, 107 mm spindle
BB Shell Width73mm English
Rear Cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsHTI steel/resin w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Shimano Tourney TY-30 levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" sealed mechanism
HandlebarAlloy
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemChromoly
SaddleSpecialized Comfort Plush Sport
SeatpostAlloy micro-adjust, 30.4 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

RimsAraya GP-710, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front TireFront: 26 x 1.95" Specialized Ground Control II, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Specialized Ground Master
Wheel Size26" wheels

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