1989 Specialized Rockhopper - THE FINALE! - Retro MTB Restoration
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IT’S DONE!!
Thank you all for the support and comments during this build. I’m so happy with how it’s turned out and I hope you all like it too.
The bike was purchased for £20 from the original owner back in January. After all these years it was nearly completely original, having only had a replacement wheel in that time. Naturally that meant the seat post hadn’t been adjusted either and it was seized solid. It was a massive fight to remove it!
When it was out I took the frame to get powder coated, order some awesome decals from the US and set about thoroughly cleaning up all the components. That’s pretty much where you find me in this video so grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy.
The build total is around £200 now but seeing as it’s staying in my collection... I don’t really mind. It’s worth every penny. - กีฬา
I do this every day on all kinds of vintage bikes to get them ready for the retail floor. Best job I've ever had.
I have a dark emerald green 1993 Specialized RockHopper. I rode it for 16 years until 2009 and then I had kids and well it ended up unused in the garage. During some remodeling in Aug 2017 it ended up in the back yard left exposed to the sea air and elements. Flash forward to Feb 2019 and I decided to clean out the backyard. It was a well worn bike already although only a few impact marks but I figured it would go to the dump. Alas I decided to give the girl one last wash and WD 40 treatment mainly for nostalgia reasons. The changeable parts were mostly rusted but remarkably the frame, breaks and rims are in great condition and the decals still in place including the Made in the USA to the left of the “Specialized”. I have a new project. Your video inspires me! Cheers mate.
Awesome! Good luck with your project.
4 years ago but still great to watch, amazing work!
@nata zeze Don't read it then soft lad, you're obviously watching it too... 😂 😂
Beautiful and perfect!
Thank you! Glad you like it!
Got a few restored retro builds, 1994 Dawes kickback, 1995 Marin indian fire trail, 1997 Specialized Stumpjumper and a Jason Mcroy Specialized FSR replica. I still ride them all
Glad to hear that!
Lovely job. Great to see these classics brought back to life 🙌
Thanks! I've got a Rockhopper Comp resto coming this weekend ;)
Beautiful job. I remember these brand new so I appreciate the amount of research you do on all of your builds, the attention to the details, and period-correct accessories.
Thank you!
Gorgeous bike! Great attention to detail. Excellent videography!!
Beautiful result! Well done! 👍
Incredible transformation! Great job, MonkeyShred!
Now I feel why i love 90' mountain bikes, The alloy color on the frame, on the Derailleurs, on the rims, i love it
Nice one! The design and colour of those old decals is gorgeous
Thanks. The decals are from a user on eBay by the name "velocals" if any needs any of their own.
Nice!!!!!just got an 86 rockhopper. Spent $140. Kinda pricey for 30+ year bike but it was money well spent. All original and looks barely ridden.
You made that bike “showroom”. It beautiful
Thank you. I have a 88 Rockhopper Comp in the garage too waiting to get the same treatment.
Idk what it is about the retro mountain bikes but they just put a smile on my face. Great job, man. I cleaned up a 94 univega alpina 5.3 that was in great condition and then did a giant atx 760 (idk what year) but it was too big for me. It could have used paint but i sold it to an older guy on craigslist who seemed happy with it. I'm picking up a 90s Hardrock tomorrow after work. I am gonna take time and have this one painted. I'll probably run it SS and put avid single digit 7s on it. I have a 2018 marin pine mountain that is setup for off road touring. I want a bike that i can just go cruise around on mindlessly. Hopefully it turns out nice like this one. I love thoe decals!
Awesome build!
Brilliant job man, as always.
Thanks!
That came out beautiful! Good choice on the decal colors.
Can't go wrong with some bright pink!
Great job! Enjoy every bit of the build. Keep it up
Thank you!
Amazing job love watching those old bikes come back to life. looking forward to the next video!!
Thank you. I think I have an "oily rag" restoration next in line. Taking it back to the 60's
Awesome can't wait to see it
Nice build love the colour scheme 👌
Great job ! I had the same bike in dark blue, il brought back some good memories of first mountain bike trail ridding adventurers.
I have one of thsoe right now. It is almost an ink blue type color - shows a little blue/a little purple in less light. Beautiful colors with the same decal set!
Beautiful job, man. Glad it's a keeper and definitely keep the frame bag as well!
A keeper and a careful rider! I can't see myself getting this one too dirty. I have other bikes for that!
bloody great job, mate. superb restoration.
Thanks Jogie!
Superb! Starting my journey now on bikes
Best of luck!
Awesome work lad. Loved the music & editing on this vid. Your getting better with each one. Well done
Cheers Allan. Always learning. I have a lot more access to music since I subscribed to Epidemic Sound which comes in handy! I've just updated my Premier Pro too so I have a lot more features to try and get my head around!
this is such a fantastic restoration, sweet bike.
Thank you. I have a slightly earlier Rockhopper Comp to do now :)
I share your enthusiasm, this is great. My first 'proper' bike a few years ago was a 91 (older than me, just) Hardrock. I love old Speshes.
Just found your channel in the last couple of weeks, love it. Keep up the good work.
Keep the frame bag!
Thanks Tom. This is my first Specialized but I hope I find some more!
Came across your Channel a few nights ago and have watched alot of your videos in that time.I myself have restored 4 of my own bikes that was lay in the shed for years all date around early to mid 1990s no resprays needed all stripped down cleaned and fully serviced.Now on my 5th bike which needs a respay its an early to mid 1990s Dawes Impulse. So after watching your videos so I think I'll do a video of the rebuild. Really enjoyed watching keep the videos going.
Thanks! You have a Dawes Impulse eh? It wouldn't happen to be the mint green and silver version would it...? I'm doing a build on one of those tomorrow :)
No the bike was origianly Blue on the rear green in the middle and White on the front of the frame, the forks was the same colour off blue, I hope this makes sence. Also the previous owner decided to try and respray it mint green and silver he also put different components on. The bike had been laying about in damp sheds as the paint job wasn't very good the frame has a lot of surface rust so sand blasting then powder coating I'm going to do it a gloss black I think. I have seen that frame on your facebook page was waiting to see if your doing a video on it.
Ahhh the memories... Well done!
All good ones I hope!
of course, in 1987 I got my first MTB someting I will never forget :-)
Great job, usually, I prefer skin walls on a bike of this period but here the black tyres suit the grey frame just fine. The only thing I'm not understanding is, after going to the trouble of powder coating, new decals and cables you neglected to fine detail the chrome work. The metal/chrome on the hub quick release leavers and brake components could have been de rusted further quite easily. Doing so would have made this bike look brand new. Never the less a very nice build.
Your bike do look good. It came out real nice.
Super nice build ! Good job :)
Thanks!
Good to see it going back together, loving the decals against the powder Coat!
The black barrel adjusters you purchased are the right ones for the seals, a lot of those levers never ran adjusters OEM
Yeh I did find it odd how it came with those huge round ones. It's much tidier now.
The three videos for the rebuild of this bike are amazing. Great job. I have the same bike: my 1989 Christmas present! A bit rusty now - but I want to do what you did, this was so inspiring. Decals look great, but too bad the original ones are no longer available. On to the next one then!
Thanks! I the original decal colours were awesome and I'm sure it wouldn't be too hard for someone to mimic them. I've recently bought a set of Rockhopper Comp decals (same as these but purple) from Gil at Retrodecals so maybe he'll be able to switch the colours around for you.
@@MonkeyShred thanks. Ironically, after watching your videos I did a bit of google-work, and ended up finding Gil. :-)
He's been super responsive (I guess he had your set done already), and he's now switching the colors around. Thank you!
@@stefanoinvernizzi4481 awesome!
Good job fella!
Thanks!
Nice job. Good to see someone is saving these bikes from the scrapper. The early rigid steel Mountain bikes are so cool. I think more people are starting to appreciate them.
They certainly are. Prices are rising......glad I already have mine!
Another great video
Nice work! The bike turned out beautiful. I just picked up the exact same bike at a garage sale. It's in rough shape. If it turns out half as nice as yours I'll be happy.
Good luck!
Looks fantastic. Great job. i think the tyres really go. Would like to see the schwalbes on it
When I find some spare cash and get them I'll put a little update video on.
I found an old rock-hopper by a dumpster nearby recently. Can't wait to fix it up now knowing how sick they are/were.😎
Good find!
Really nice love it what's not to like
Hey :) That is my bike ! What I mean to say is my bike is the same bike ! Mine has never been rebuilt but is in really great shape !
I really like this video !
I have repacked the bearings !
I have the original tires they're like brand new !
I run a set of nimbus alligators !
But other than that she is like she come from the factory !
Nice! Keep it safe. I'm sure it'll be a collectors piece one day :)
I have the same bike, same color, Deore LX grouppo, 16" frame. Only problem I have with it is the stem, it to low and forward, thinking about getting a adjustable stem, riser bars for a more upright riding position.
I bought those grips. They are rock solid
They are a bit.
SWEET!
DUDE!
Keep bag on looks great
REAL BOMB!
I had the 88 Ridgeback 602 which was a poor man’s equivalent for about £100 less than one of these. All I have left of it today is those Exage brake levers, it’s perhaps my life’s greatest regret that I let the Ridgeback go. I’m particularly impressed that you found such a perfect saddle plus the Cosmic Trail bag - not easy. Also I love the home-made looking Shark Fin - even though there are NOS Deore XT ones all over eBay, that’s far more authentic to what most of us would have had as kids. Lovely touch.
I've actually got a second saddle like that too - it'll go on the 88 Comp I'm building.
Good job
Thanks Tim.
Leave the bag, it does look good with it on.😁👍
1989 Rockhopper Comp here ✊
I've got one too ;) Just haven't restored it yet
Really nice build I have 1989 Marin Bear valley ltd, It is in pretty good nick but needs some care.
Thanks. I have a 89 Marin Muirwoods tucked away. Well, just the frame and a couple of other components but that's going to be a special kind of build. :)
Love it. Needs gum walls. But turned out awesome.
Definitely.
Great 👍🏻
Watched at 0.25x speed & learned alot, thx! Had 2 Qs:
i) easy enough to install front suspension on this model? I’ve seen another of your videos doing such, but did not quite understand how to assess the bike for upgradeability (to front suspension fork).
ii) how to determine year of manufacture?
I’ve got an early 90s RockHopper from orig owner, and wanted to try air shock on front (had my beloved ‘98 same model stolen here in Mesa, AZ).
Wow a rockhopper with lx components. :) I have a red one still. Just needs a tune up and new tubes.
Hi there buddy, as with my previous comment I really love this build you’ve done, anyways coincidentally i think I may of just landed that actual bike, I had a feeling when I went to look at the one I now own there’s particular marks on it that I noticed that looked familiar so I’ve come back to your vid, and yep I’m pretty convinced it’s the same bike, now down in Somerset if it is the same one 👍🚲
Oh nice! Is it for sale again or have you just seen it locally?
@@MonkeyShred one of my neighbours recently learned im into old bikes and gifted it to me buddy, obviously I couldn’t say no so now its part of my collection 👌 ill do a little vid for you mate its definitely the one you done 👍🚴♂️
@@theretrobikeshed3392 oh very nice! If it’s got the pink background decals - it’s definitely this one. Standard would have been the aqua but I changed it to pink.
Nice
Can I have a link to the decals bc I’m restoring an 89 myself
I too could use the link
Same here - that would be really helpful
I’ve been watching loads of your videos in preparation for my first renovation. Very useful. Looked for guides on refurbing mechs, brakes etc; have you done one?
Ooft. I may have on some specific rear derailleurs. Brakes are a no though.
@@MonkeyShred can Torvi come round and help too? Love your vids, very relaxing and helping me loads
I've been looking forward to this! Come a long way from nuking the shit out of the seat tube ;)
I never want to fight a seat post like that again....
Get some gumwall tires ☺️❤️💢💢💢 ..... Very nice build ☺️
Do an Orange P7 RS? Or Clockwork from 90's all bikes you done would be good to see a orange in there.
Great job! One critique though: (at 2:55)... you could have changed those rusty bolts on the handlebar and stem, man!
"I like it...I like it a lot!" Thanks for taking such trouble to educate and entertain.
The Rigida Laser rims are designed with a 'lip', the inner face never sat flush with the braking rims and over hung a couple of mm. They were probably not that worn. Just In case you come up against them again mate. Actually bulletproof rims, early 90's midrange Diamond backs and Raleigh Dynatechs had them as standard.
Oh is that right? Thanks for the info.
I did change my own handle bars and my bike is so much better.
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!!! Btw, could you have upgraded that bike to 2018 deore groupset if you wanted to? I have two of those bikes. 1 is a sirrus 105 groupo and the other is a hardrock
Of course, but I think the value is in the original parts. Upgrading on this one would have lost it's character.
Beautiful job! I'm curious why you didn't clear coat the bike after applying the decals. Can you share your thoughts on that?
Yeh sure. I have done that before, on a Peugeot CX I built but the clear coat doesn't always adhere too well to the gloss powder coat so it can peel, which did happen in places.
Really liking the timelapse Vs talking segments. Any chance of you restoring a 90s Kona hard tail in the future?
Thanks Adam. I can't say I will, but then again, I can't say I won't. If I find a bargain - I'll grab it!
Very nice build, i'll be looking for a new frame bag !
But that seat looks great, what model/ brand is it?
It's the original Specialized saddle. I managed to find one on eBay fortunately.
Also if you do change the handle bars your ride would be a bit more comfortable.
Decals look sharp! Do you still have the name of who you purchased from on ebay? Can’t find them thanks.
It should be Velocals I believe. I know Gil @ Retrodecals should have them on file too.
Did you do any rust prevention for the inside of the frame? Nice build.
No I didn't actually. It's something I need to do on all my builds I think.
Another excellent rescue. Are you able to say where you got the frame powder-coated?
Thanks. With regards to the powder coating - I don't see any reason why I couldn't share that business. It's Central Wheel Components in Coleshill. They do some great work and although they are mainly a motorcycle and wheel building company the guys there are bike people too so they always like to see what I'm working on.
MonkeyShred Many thanks for letting me know. Will check them out.
What bottom bracket size did you use? Great content👏🏻
Not sure off the top of my head. I don't have the bike anymore. I think another one I had recently had a 117mm BB. I mention it in the video. (Check recent videos)
Where du you buy decals?
Nice video suscribe
Appreciate it!
Hey, where did you get the decals? I just got an 89 rockhopper and the decals are in rough shape!
Try Retrodecals.
How does it ride? I have a 1998 rockhopper. I replaced the original shock and handlebars. I also liked the 21 speed gripshift. But sadly I got hit by a car last fall and rims and shock and derailer are wrecked. Now I’m bikeless. Gonna try and save up for a new rockhopper.
Great. Really smooth. The friction on the front ring is actually quite nice. It allows that little bit of extra fine tuning. It won't be hitting the trails though. It's too nice for that
Nice work man! I recently acquired an older Rockhopper that I'm working on, how can I determine the year it was manufactured? I located the stamp on bottom of frame it reads PW307784. Any help greatly appreciated.
I worked mine out by looking at the components first to get a rough date. Shimano are always stamped with a date code. Then I just Googled Specialized brochures from that time and found the matching bike.
@@MonkeyShred Brilliant thank you!
What's the tool called to remove BB? Looks like an Octalink type socket.
It's just a "regular" bottom bracket tool. Shimano type I guess. There's so many different "brands" making them.
What size seat post does this one take?
26.4mm possibly. I'm not sure.
Where'd you get the decals?
Velocals.com
Where did you get the decals?
Velocals.com
do you have any tips for buying parts at a lower cost?
This might sound strange but try and buy a whole bike... Sometimes it's worked out cheaper for me to buy a whole bike and sell off what I don't need than to try and piece together what I do need from single items. Also look for "job lots" of people clearing their own "junk"
Was it Hloyd cycles that ignored you?
No, not at all. It was some random site I found on Google. They're in the UK however the site doesn't look finished and possibly inactive. It still let me add things to the cart though which was weird.
How do you fit the decals accurately? Fucking sweet resto mate
them decals...where dey at doh? I need a set for an '89 RockHopper I'm lovingly restoring for my Mom who is the original owner. I would REALLY love to get my hand on a set of them as hers are really ratty. Thanks to anyone that can help!
Speak to Gil at retrodecals
Link for the decals?
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Specialized-Rockhopper-Comp-Decal-Set/132134031644
Good point! Forgot that
Thanks. I have a lot of projects that need decals. I'm restoring a Columbia Playbike at the moment.
Watch the assembly at 1.5 speed. It looks really cool.
fancy a cheap 7up 80's mountain bike (was a prize you could win)
Do I fancy one? Not really George. If it still has the rear disc that's a cool little part though! I've actually just bought another retro MTB and it's over on Insta... but... I think you've seen that as I've just realised you follow me!
Yea i bought it as a display piece, it has the wheel disc and has been ridden less than 10 miles was thinking of riding it for eroica but lost interest. I understand having too many bikes I am thinning the collection atm
A mountain bike at Eroica?! I'm sure they'd show you the **cough** rule **cough** book! (and then let you ride anyway)
some of the original bolts are still super rusty... i dont know man. i expected better lol. super OCD here...
thing is nasty!!!
Nasty?
its awesome but this ugly stem, pedals and levers should be replaced
If I was modernising it, then sure, but it's original as can be and I never like to break up a groupset.
so much talking
Best solution to that is putting your hands over your ears and saying loudly "LA LA LA I CAN'T HEAR YOU"
ok cool