New gear groupset for 2004 MTB advice

robin_banks

Hi all,

New here so apologies if this is my in the correct area.

I have an old 2004 Specialized Rockhopper Comp. It has a mix of Deore and Alivio gear components on it. I use it to travel to work and back and also the odd trail riding. I'm looking to replace the gear groupset as it gets more and more cumbersome every time I ride - missing gears etc. Things have moved on significantly since this bike was released and I wondered if anybody would know if the newer groupsets would fit? I've read things like 'Boost' and 'e-type' mounts, but I've no idea what this stuff means.

Would something like this fit and would it a significant upgrade? https://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-mt600-2x11-xtslx-mix-groupset?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&sku=106090235&utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_campaign=&utm_medium=base&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4b2MBhD2ARIsAIrcB-QybomAICK1agHoG8RbbCDgO5uSeUygts-4nuKaPmI0kM-NWWUWo0saAsZWEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Or do I just buy a new bike? Although there isn't much wrong with the one I have!

Thanks.

robin_banks

I've just realised this is in the road section! Would a mod be able to move it to MTB, please?

imposter2.0

robin_banks said:

I've just realised this is in the road section! Would a mod be able to move it to MTB, please?

There are no mods. Just re-post it elsewhere.

Munsford0

At a guess I'd say the references to Boost and e-type mounts means that chainset and FD won't fit your bike.

You sure the existing stuff is actually knackered? New chain, cassette and cables plus indexing the gears from scratch could make all the difference

davidof

Or get a 1x from Aliexpress: https://ztto.fr.aliexpress.com/store/group/VTT/4424045_516692578.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.100008.3.449f44c0RAvhMF