I just bought an '05 Specialized Rockhopper and while I have some upgrades already planned, I am curious as to how you would approach upgrading this bike. I would like to add disc brakes somewhere along the line but the estimates I have gotten for switching over to discs have thrown me off a bit - if anyone has switched to disc brakes, which components did you use and how much did it cost?
The stock components are:
FRAME - A1 Premium Aluminum, double-butted front triangle with ORE DT, frame geometry designed for 100mm front travel, reinforced disc mount, externally machined HT,
forged alloy drop outs with eyelets and replaceable derailleur hanger
FORK -Manitou Axle Comp, 100mm travel, damped, 28.6mm black nitride coated stanchions, preload adjust, Cr-Mo steerer
HEADSET - 1 1/8” threadless, black steel cups, loose ball bearings with seals
STEM -Alloy Ahead, 15deg.
HANDLEBARS - Alloy, 38mm rise, 9 degree sweep
TAPE / GRIPS - Specialized double density Kraton
FRONT BRAKE - Tektro linear pull
REAR BRAKE - Tektro linear pull
BRAKE LEVERS - Shimano Alivio linear pull shifter/brake combo
FRONT DERAILLEUR - Shimano MC-18 Alivio, 34.9mm clamp, bottom pull
REAR DERAILLEUR - Shimano M-510 Deore
SHIFT LEVERS -Shimano Alivio linear pull shifter/brake combo
CASSETTE -Shimano HG-50, 8-speed, 11x32t
CHAIN - Shimano IG-31
CRANKSET -Truvativ 5-D, forged alloy, capless bolts
CHAINRINGS - 42t Cr-Mo x 32t heat-treated Cr-Mo x 22t heat-treated Cr-Mo, replaceable
BOTTOM BRACKET - Truvativ, 68x118mm, square taper, sealed cartridge bearing with double crank stops
PEDALS - Alloy body, alloy cage, toe clips and straps
RIMS - Alex DH-20, 26”, machined sidewalls, black
FRONT HUB - Joy-Tech, 32 hole, ground race double sealed loose ball with alloy QR
REAR HUB -Joy-Tech, freehub, 32 hole, ground race double sealed loose ball with alloy QR
SPOKES - 2.0mm (14g) stainless steel, brass nipples, L267/R267mm front, L266/R264mm rear
FRONT TIRE - Specialized Adrenaline 26 x 2.0”, wire bead
REAR TIRE - Specialized Adrenaline 26 x 2.0”, wire bead
TUBES - Specialized, schraeder valve
SADDLE - Specialized Body Geometry Sport MTB
SEAT POST - Alloy 30.9mmx350/400mm, micro adjust
The stock components are:
FRAME - A1 Premium Aluminum, double-butted front triangle with ORE DT, frame geometry designed for 100mm front travel, reinforced disc mount, externally machined HT,
forged alloy drop outs with eyelets and replaceable derailleur hanger
FORK -Manitou Axle Comp, 100mm travel, damped, 28.6mm black nitride coated stanchions, preload adjust, Cr-Mo steerer
HEADSET - 1 1/8” threadless, black steel cups, loose ball bearings with seals
STEM -Alloy Ahead, 15deg.
HANDLEBARS - Alloy, 38mm rise, 9 degree sweep
TAPE / GRIPS - Specialized double density Kraton
FRONT BRAKE - Tektro linear pull
REAR BRAKE - Tektro linear pull
BRAKE LEVERS - Shimano Alivio linear pull shifter/brake combo
FRONT DERAILLEUR - Shimano MC-18 Alivio, 34.9mm clamp, bottom pull
REAR DERAILLEUR - Shimano M-510 Deore
SHIFT LEVERS -Shimano Alivio linear pull shifter/brake combo
CASSETTE -Shimano HG-50, 8-speed, 11x32t
CHAIN - Shimano IG-31
CRANKSET -Truvativ 5-D, forged alloy, capless bolts
CHAINRINGS - 42t Cr-Mo x 32t heat-treated Cr-Mo x 22t heat-treated Cr-Mo, replaceable
BOTTOM BRACKET - Truvativ, 68x118mm, square taper, sealed cartridge bearing with double crank stops
PEDALS - Alloy body, alloy cage, toe clips and straps
RIMS - Alex DH-20, 26”, machined sidewalls, black
FRONT HUB - Joy-Tech, 32 hole, ground race double sealed loose ball with alloy QR
REAR HUB -Joy-Tech, freehub, 32 hole, ground race double sealed loose ball with alloy QR
SPOKES - 2.0mm (14g) stainless steel, brass nipples, L267/R267mm front, L266/R264mm rear
FRONT TIRE - Specialized Adrenaline 26 x 2.0”, wire bead
REAR TIRE - Specialized Adrenaline 26 x 2.0”, wire bead
TUBES - Specialized, schraeder valve
SADDLE - Specialized Body Geometry Sport MTB
SEAT POST - Alloy 30.9mmx350/400mm, micro adjust