Bicycle Archive ยท Specification reportBicycle Archive ยท Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 70018
| Model year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Specialized |
| Model | Rockhopper |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, non-suspension |
| Archive ID | 70018 |
| Original MSRP | $470.00 |
| Colors | Brushed steel, dark blue |
| Sizes | 13", 15", 17", 19", 21", 23" |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Ritchey Nitanium |
| Fork | Specialized |
| Fork material | Specialized Direct Drive chromoly, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Mountain Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Alivio top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano STX-RC |
| Crankset | Specialized Strong Arm Expert, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Specialized sealed cartridge |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Resin |
| Brakes | Dia-Compe VC-757 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7N levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Specialized aluminum |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Specialized aluminum |
| Saddle | Specialized Prolong Evolution Carbotech |
| Seatpost | Aluminum micro-adjust, 30.4mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: Specialized aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Ritchey aluminum quick release |
|---|---|
| Rims | Front: Ritchey Rock SCX, Rear: Ritchey Rock OCR, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 1.90" Specialized Dirt Control |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 4, 2026.