Newbie with an 08 Rockhopper says Hello

Lars1974

Hi all,

i just picked up my first proper MTB...
its a 08 Specialized Rockhopper Disc - in pretty good condition and very little use...

i got it for a good price too...

just fitted my Swinley Forest license and I shall soon be off to the look out....

here are a couple of pics of the bike...





here are the specs:
FRAME
M4 manipulated alloy frame, butted ORE DT, forged dropouts w/ replaceable 98954020 alloy hanger, disc only
FORK
RockShox Tora 302 SL, 100mm, 32mm Cr-Mo stanchions and alloy steerer, Mag lower, coil spring, preload adj., LO w/ reb. adj.
HEADSET
1 1/8" threadless
STEM
Specialized 3D forged alloy w/ graphic, four bolt clamp, 7 degree rise
HANDLEBARS
Specialized alloy butted 31.8mm XC rise w/ graphic, 640mm wide, 8 degree back, 8 degree up sweep
TAPE/GRIPS
Specialized Enduro, dual density Kraton
FRONT BRAKE
Avid Juicy 3 SL, hydraulic, 6" G2 clean sweep rotor
REAR BRAKE
Avid Juicy 3 SL, hydraulic, 6" G2 Clean Sweep rotor
BRAKE LEVERS
Avid Juicy 3 SL, hydraulic
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano Deore FD-M530, 34.9mm clamp
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano LX RD-M581, SGS cage
SHIFT LEVERS
Shimano Deore SL-M530 trigger
CASSETTE FREEWHEEL
Shimano HG-50, 9-speed, 11-34t
CHAIN
KMC X9, 1/2" x 3/32" w/ reusable Missing Link
CRANKSET
Shimano FC-M442-8, replaceable rings w/ alloy outer, Octalink Spline
CHAINRINGS
44A/32S/22S
BOTTOM BRACKET
Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68 x 118mm for 50mm chainline
PEDALS
Specialized alloy 1pc body and cage, 9/16"
RIMS
Specialized/Alex RHD 26, double wall, eyelets, for disc brakes
FRONT HUB
Specialized Hi Lo disc, 28h, CNC flange and disc mount, polished races, alloy QR
REAR HUB
Specialized Hi Lo disc, cassette, 32h, CNC flanges and disc mount, polished races, alloy QR
SPOKES
1.8mm (15g) stainless, alloy nipples, black
FRONT TIRE
Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0", 60TPI, wire bead
REAR TIRE
Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0", 60TPI, wire bead
TUBES
Specialized schraeder valve
SADDLE
Specialized Indie XC, 143mm width
SEAT POST
Specialized butted alloy, two bolt micro adjust head, 30.9mm
SEAT BINDER
Specialized alloy w/ QR, brass washer


PS: the drinks bottle has never been used!!! it will now though....

see you on the tracks...
Lars

road_donut

Nice one mate ..... go get it mucky

Lars1974

already did this morning...just been at Swinley Forest (Bracknell) for a first 90min run! Nice!...now its not soo clean anymore

Lars1974

had my second 1.5h run this week at Swinley forest....did the labyrinth twice although i am still going slow :oops:

bike performs very well and is great fun...
Brakes are awesome and the front fork does filter the bumps well

all in all... good value for money and a great way to get me into trail riding

badly_dubbed

whats the license?

bike looks sweet dude!

Pik n Mix

Nice bike matey,

I have a 01 Rockhopper and i love it so much. love the look of yours

PnM

Lars1974

badly_dubbed wrote:

whats the license?

bike looks sweet dude!

the license is a permit to ride in Swinley Forest - as its part of the crown estate...
see here:

http://www.gorrick.com/swinley/index.php

its only £20 per year so not too bad and the trails are worth every penny!