Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Specialized
1996 Specialized RockHopper 26
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Overview
About this bike
1996 Specialized RockHopper 26 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded steel
- Frame Tubing Material
- Hi-tensile steel
- Fork Brand & Model
- Specialized
- Fork Material
- Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1996 Specialized RockHopper 26
- Component Group
- Shimano Tourney TY-22
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift Quickshift
- Crankset
- Tracer, 28/38/48 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- YST
- Rear Cogs
- 6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Chang Star 852AT cantilever brakes, Chang Star 278C levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Steel, 26.0 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Specialized Juvenile
- Handlebar
- Hsin Lung MTB steel
- Handlebar Stem
- Hsin Lung MTS 31900
- Headset
- 1inch YST steel
Wheels & Tires
- Rims
- Alloy, 36-hole
- Tires
- 24 x 1.95inch Specialized Crossroads II
- Spoke Brand
- Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Victor VP-872
Accessories
- Colors
- Dark blue, pink
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not applicable
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- Boys 15.5inch, boys 13.5inch
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.