Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Specialized
1998 Specialized Rockhopper FS
Value Guide market data · 1998 Specialized Rockhopper FS
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
52%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 1998 Specialized Rockhopper FS
Values based on actual sales data. Enter your bike's specifics to get a precise valuation.
All Rockhopper model years
2025$884 - $1,026▲ 58% vs. 1998
2024$837 - $972▲ 50% vs. 1998
2023$884 - $1,026▲ 58% vs. 1998
2022$1,070 - $1,242▲ 92% vs. 1998
2021$1,302 - $1,512▲ 133% vs. 1998
2020$907 - $1,053▲ 63% vs. 1998
2019$1,209 - $1,404▲ 117% vs. 1998
2018$1,070 - $1,242▲ 92% vs. 1998
2017$1,256 - $1,458▲ 125% vs. 1998
2016$1,070 - $1,242▲ 92% vs. 1998
2015$1,442 - $1,674▲ 158% vs. 1998
2014$1,302 - $1,512▲ 133% vs. 1998
2013$1,209 - $1,404▲ 117% vs. 1998
2012$1,023 - $1,188▲ 83% vs. 1998
2011$1,674 - $1,944▲ 200% vs. 1998
2010$1,442 - $1,674▲ 158% vs. 1998
2009$1,256 - $1,458▲ 125% vs. 1998
2008$1,116 - $1,296▲ 100% vs. 1998
2007$818 - $950▲ 47% vs. 1998
2006$1,023 - $1,188▲ 83% vs. 1998
2005$1,023 - $1,188▲ 83% vs. 1998
2004$818 - $950▲ 47% vs. 1998
2003$1,265 - $1,469▲ 127% vs. 1998
2002$1,107 - $1,285▲ 98% vs. 1998
2001$1,208 - $1,403▲ 117% vs. 1998
2000$1,032 - $1,199▲ 85% vs. 1998
1999$837 - $972▲ 50% vs. 19981998$558 - $648Currently viewing
1997$837 - $972▲ 50% vs. 19981996$604 - $701▲ 8% vs. 19981995$474 - $551▼ 15% vs. 19981994$465 - $540▼ 17% vs. 19981993$706 - $820▲ 27% vs. 19981998 Rockhopper FS lineup
Overview
About this bike
1998 Specialized Rockhopper FS value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Indy C
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Ritchey Nitanium
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1998 Specialized Rockhopper FS
- Bottom Bracket
- Specialized sealed cartridge
- Cassette
- 8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
- Chain
- Sachs, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Mountain Mix
- Crankset
- Specialized Strong Arm Expert, 22/32/42 teeth
- Shifters
- Shimano Rapidfire
Brakes
- Brakes
- Dia-Compe VC-757 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7N levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Specialized aluminum
- Stem
- Specialized aluminum
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Ritchey Logic
- Saddle
- Specialized Prolong Evolution Carbotech
- Seatpost
- Aluminum micro-adjust, 30.4mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: Specialized aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Ritchey aluminum, Q/R
- Rims
- Front: Ritchey Rock SCX, Rear: Ritchey Rock OCR, 32-hole
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Tires
- Front: 26 x 1.90inch Specialized Dirt Control, Rear: 26 x 1.90inch Specialized Dirt Master
Pedals
- Pedals
- Resin
Accessories
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Colors
- Green gold, metallic blue
- Extensions
- Not included
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.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.