A fine vintage.... specialized rockhopper

ebt

So, a while back I bought my first bike in about 20 years off of fleabay. Its doing the job of getting me fit suprisingly well, when combined with the south downs and stubborn refusal to give up.

Im wondering now though what year its from, is there any way to tell, say from the frame number... maybe the year is encoded in the frame serial... or via a website?

supersonic

Post some pics on here, should be able to ID it!

thel33ter

Could you post a few pics, and I may be able to help, otherwise head over to www.retrobike.co.uk, post some pics and the serial number underneath the bottom bracket and someone will be able to tell you.

This is my 91' Hardrock - if it looks similar its from 1990 onwards


My dads late 80's Rockhopper - this kept this style until 1990.

ebt

hmmm not any of those, its alu framed;

supersonic

One of the earlier alu ones, A1 Spesh alloy I believe. 2002 I'd say. Has got new cranks on though, and probably some other bits. Manitou Six forks?

floodthecities

Oh I'll have to take a one of my dad's old Rock Hopper. It's 80's - Yellow with purple graphics.

thel33ter

Not as vintage as I assumed :roll:

ebt

Thanks all.... and sorry to disappoint leeter

jpstar

If you want a more clear confirmation, just e-mail the folks at Specialized and ask. Send a few pictures (writing styles and frame overall) and the serial number for the bike. They're really helpful and did it with mine.

MarkLG

thel33ter wrote:

My dads late 80's Rockhopper - this kept this style until 1990.

Looks like a 1988 model. I bought an 89 new and it had cantilever brakes on the back.

cooldad

Been told variously '85 or '88, but I think it is '88. Original except for stem, bars, pedals, saddle and horrible plastic coated brake callipers replaced with contemporary aluminium ones.

Only really used to pop to shops, and occasional Retrobike ride now - modern with bouncy forks is easier on body.