Restoring, Upgrading & Shredding An Old Mountain Bike - Specialized Rockhopper
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- A late 90's early 2000's Specialized Rockhopper, restored, upgraded (on a budget) and taken to the trails to see if it would hold up ride like a modern mountain bike.
I got this frame and pretty unusable forks on eBay and wanted to see if I could build it on a budget by shopping around on eBay for new and used parts.
New Parts include: Bars, gear shifter, stem spacers, brakes and levers, wheels and tyres, cranks and pedals, cassette, chain & seat.
Used parts include:
Forks, derailleur & stem
I wanted to restore it but still do something different with it and be able to use it for a longer ride and still hit some trails and it turned out perfect for that.
How does this only have 3k views.... cinematography and handiness is insane ! What an amazing video
almost 6k
it blew up now it has 40k
Totally agree. This is an outstanding video production. No narration. No music. Video does all the talking.
125k Views 2023
because everyone too busy watching yes yes yes icecream so good
I'm currently riding a 1995 Specialized Rockhopper Comp A1 that I've been slowly upgrading. Watching this video makes me feel a lot more justified in keeping the old bike!
r/xbiking
Jesus christ, 7,800 views?! The riding at the end is the cherry on top, god damn. A++ restore video.
great rebuild - you've got gret building skills and shredding skills - people dont realise how good these old school bikes are - thank you for the video
Some are really sick! Indeed
My 90's rigid MTB with only road tyres and a meticolous tuning, is now a fast and robust sport road bike. I love its 26' wheels.
Nice Rebuild 🤘
A helmet is cooler than a cap on the trail 🤙
True, riders choice though 🤷♂️ thanks for watching!
Too true. I keep most of my memories in my brain. Would be shame to loose that archive.
Se nota que nunca te han dado puntos en la cabeza por no llevarlo
I don't know why, but this era of 26er MTB is just so fucking rad.
Probably one of the best if not the best incarnation of the Rockhopper.
Such a classic. I want to restore mine
The way he lands every jump is so smooth.
My first full restomod was a 96 Rockhopper. Great climber, nimble and lots of joy. The 90s produced lots of cool mtb’s.
Just got a 1999 Rockhopper RS which is why I am here. I stayed for the excellent video production. No doubt our host has a lot to say but this video is even MORE effective without narrative. Really appreciate the multiple cam angles including drone footage. Editing is superb. Natural sounds with no silly music is the gold standard.
Those steel framed rockhoppers were lush to ride. great rebuild!
I am taking on my first mountain bike rebuild. A Specialized Stumpjumper, thank you for this video mate.
This was so good! I've got an old 90's Mongoose I was going to turn into a gravel bike. I think this just changed my mind. It needs to see some jumps 😂
Dude, me too. I have a mid 90s aluminium Rockadile DX with rock shocks. I’m (trying at least) converting to all rigid and a 1 x 10. Get some riser bars on there.
Im currently goint to restore my grandfather's bike, for the porpuse of making it a travel bike for the rest of summer, this vedio is such a motivation
Its not fair ,this video deserves at least 10 m view...Its like watching a movie.Great Work .
More like this please!
Wow...what a rebuild.... you didn't miss anything... the detail you put into it was outstanding
Ahh man so happy I stumbled upon you. What an awesome video. I was transfixed all the way through. Takes me back to my early MTB days in the 90s. The care you’ve taken here is absolutely incredible. Colour scheme is so dope. Subscribed 👊🏻
So anyone seen the awesome new 28.25 cobble bikes? 28.25 wheels are the perfect size for blowing down cobble beds and the advanced new mono gear drive trains put all your power down to those perfect new wheels while simultaneously reducing weight and complexity. Awesome stuff and only 1899.99 for the casual pedestrian sidewalk towel rack version!
WOW !!! Just discovered this channel, after months of binge-watching 3 very different RUclipsrs - Sam Pilgrim, Old Shovel, and Blue Lug. Man, this is like the best bits of all those 3 combined, but on top of that, your videography is off the hook ! Full respect man. This is sick. 👍
The self-removing stickers was a brilliant touch, cheers.
Thorough. Great close ups with high res and stop frame photography is excellent with shock decals coming off, etc. Solid mech work & riding to boot!! 😎👍💯
Very nice , gives me inspiration for older bikes !
Im rocking a mid 80’s all original Bridgestone MB2. Just started MTB’ing after simply loving bikes as transportation and bike camping over nights. Its really fun! Love old steel frame steeds.
That clanking of the derailleur and rattle of the cables is pure history. Ha! Great build!
Im watching this high and im fcking furious 🤣 this deserves 3 billion views, the quality of the build process was damn.
My 1st MTB was a 1992 Rockhopper absolutely loved that bike watching this makes me want to rebuild my old Ti frame to use again....... great video thank you
Im the original owner of a 2001 Specialized rockhopper comp A1. I have already done a bunch of upgrades to it and now my 12yr old son rides it. I was hoping you might be able to provide some specifics on the parts used and if you changed the geometry any (shorter stem, wider bars?), rims with a wider internal diameter (> 17mm or 19mm internal width)? etc. great video btw.
Damn , that was the best rebuild video i've seen... great job!
So artfully executed--
Plus an equal is that run, the soundtrack, the tiniest crushes of dirt & stone..the various camera positions-- my god,what a labor of pure luv !
Christ All Mighty- this deserves an Emmy🎈
Just picked up one of these for a steal!!! 98 rockhopper in mint condition can’t wait to update and upgrade it so I can shred it! Great video!
Such a riding style flowy...
This is a great video that showcases the potential of a great bike. My first 'real' mtb was a 2001 Rockhopper A1(disc). I still have that bike and it's done just about everything.
Very! Nice work!!!, one solid bike.
Nice rebuild, I like the Oldschool Bikes. Enjoy it!!!
Just got a 90 something rockhopper can't wait to bring it back to life
Great! I'm restoring a chinese 90s "Sundown Rain Drop" in this moment, very popular in my country Brazil. Greetings!
I have a 2007 Specialized Hardrock still and use it. Just fitted new Rockshox air forks.
Awesome on so many levels!!!! Tremendous job both in the resto and filming!!
Awesome!
And so refreshing to see someone put the brakes on the right way round!
Nice build!
Nice bike and good job 🤩
Nice resto love the camera work at the end
Very inspirational video. I am still riding my 2009 rockhopper expert and I am loving it;)
Hey there,great looking bike n build,cool as shredding the forrest too........
Look forward to more goodness.
Peace.
More build like this please, so cool after restoration you shredding it
What a beauty!!! I would never get tired of watching this video!!! The bike and how it is recorded
Damn, not even new bikes can sound that solid. Well done.
I have the same frame but with the burnished finish. I've actually owned two 98 rockhopper Nitanium frames.
Keep your bikes alive!!! Yeah ,dude is a really great job and awesome ride 👍👍👍 many thanks
Great rebuilding skills, great rider, great cinematography. Keep it up man.
Very nice color scheme
um wow, labor of devotion and what an outcome!
Soooo inspiring! And zen to watch. I got just the same Hopper... Many thanks
You know that you are doing well when the youtube algorithm recommends you to other users excellent video
im at a loss of word that is the most epic bike ever great restoration an shred sesh the bike doesnt limit the rider the rider limits the bike
That was so well shot and edited. Incredible sound. Thanks for a great video!
nice built. Awesome backyard trail + riding + filming.
Good job
Amazing Job man!!! I really miss these old bikes! Thanks for getting them back to life! 👏👏👏👏
That was awesome . Three things are apparent here .
Firstly , you have great skills in restoring and setting up a MTB
Secondly , you shred
And finally , so many riders are "over-biked" , which is not a sin ! just funny .
You have proven that a good rider on a decent , solid foundation bike can be an awesome combination .
Restored and upgraded! Very good job, very nice bike! Both thums up!
I'm now a fan of your work.
From: New Zealand
Such a sick build, wow. And your riding skills/trails are even better haha.
A work of art.
You know how to ride a bike ! The work is amazing as well.
Very nice. My 1996 KHS still going strong but...could be a project
What a beast.
Amazing bro! Professional building, riding, vibing and recordings. Thanks for sharing, you're awesome.
Bad ass..I upgraded a hardrock to my main touring bike
one of the best restoration/rebuild bicycle video and great shredding after that too! subscribed!!🤙🏽
built my 95 Marin Bear Valley SE with new parts after watching this but didn't ride/shred like you..🤣 thank for the inspiration. 🤜🏽🤛🏾
The sticker timelapse dude. Nobody is doing that in restoro vids. Very cool like stop animation 80s childrens TV programmes. I watch all the restoration YTers and this pisses over most of them. Cinematography at the end too. Outstanding.
Watching this i feel like watching a mix of Restore it, and Soup Classic Motoring channel but with bicycle
Nicely done
Balls of steel
El mantenimiento de la horquilla fue excelente.muy detallado y prolijo.Felicidades 👏👌👌🚴
Awesome rebuild and a classy paint job. Riding is on point too 🤙
This video is the best.i Don,t understand where are yours followers. Congratulations
Wow brother! I enjoyed watching the restoration part! It must have taken a lot of time. Great work! I bet it felt great to ride once your work was completed! It all came together - it is a mountain bike!
Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome Video and Super cool Footage
Awesome restmod!
great restoration. amazing ride footage. sitting here on a rainy day and it felt like i was taking the ride with you! dope as fu$k! thanks for sharing!
Really great. But he forgot to put on a Sharkfin as a protection for the newly painted chainstay.
Cool Master. Super video. Hend made.
Applause w/ standing ovation 🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏 great build!
Excellent, top notch video.
Excellent rebuild. I love the colors!
Ottimo lavoro , bel test....bravo
Amazing bike and ride
pleasantly surprised you actually rode it as a mountain bike instead of just turning it into a commuter bike like 70% of restoration channels do
Subscribed from Singapore! I love the detailed work!
I have a 1986 Rockhopper Comp...with Girvan flex stem.... Gathering dust Andi n need of an overhaul like this
People don't know how good they have got it these days 😁 Suspension back then was terrible. Beautiful frame!
Wow, great vid! Your cinematography is awesome and you f*in shread that trail, keep up the good work, can't wait to see your next video.
This inspires me to do bike restoration, too! Thanks for sharing and great job!
This video is a gem. I just bought the same bike hense how I found this, with the same idea.
Great Job!
Oh how I wish I kept my 1994 GT Zaskar LE anodized blue! I would have pimped it right out!!
Gorgeous
Super nice, cheers!
Epic build And epic shred
So sick - nice work. 👌
Thank you 🙌