Congrats for the upgrades, especially the fork and dropper post. These are the ones I plan to do on my Rockhopper soon. XCT sucks, especially on high-frequency bumps.
@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder
Жыл бұрын
The Judy Silver TK has been trouble free the whole time I've had it.
@tenten5499
2 жыл бұрын
So happy to see another update video on your rockhopper! I’m venturing into my own rockhopper upgrade journey, and your experience has helped immensely! I had dropped post lower on my upgrade list and it is now higher on my list because of YOU. Thanks!
@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. A dropper really does make a huge difference. 🙂
@aaaaaa6583
Жыл бұрын
Had to change specialized hybrid bike stock steel handlebars & handlebar stem were very heavy. Mechanical Brake calipers & brake cables. Steel Seatpost was also very heavy & changed along with the saddle. Also had cassette & chain replaced along with new tyres. Total cost was almost same as a cheap new bike but worth it. Stay away from carbon fibre is very dangerous aluminium alloy is better lasts longer. I used mainly XLC branded parts no unbranded parts were used
@palangimiko
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice! 👍🏼 very similar upgrades done on my GT Aggressor. Got the same fork which made a HUGE difference in the handling and overall feel of the bike.
@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yeah it is a very good fork for the price. :)
@kevinborovsky3558
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jim. I have enjoyed watching the transformation of this bike in your many videos on it. I agree Oury grips are excellent. I have them on all my bikes. Nice job on the Rockhopper enjoy cheers .
@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And to think I walked away from this bike initially! LOL!
@michaeljeffery4195
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video! That’s one sweet ride you have there now! 🤙🏼
@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@MrJesusfreeek777
2 жыл бұрын
Picking up a 2022 27.5 Rockerhopper basic in Flo red tomorrow as it was just received by one of my LBS today. Already have a brand new RS Judy TK fork and some RF Chester pedals going on it. Going to ride it for awhile and save up for more upgrades in the future. A dropper post is a must! Thank you for sharing your journey! Glad I came across it! GOD bless!!
@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder
2 жыл бұрын
Thank.you! Congrats on the bike and I agree, a dropper post is a great upgrade.
@MrJesusfreeek777
2 жыл бұрын
@@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder Thank you sir!
@Dontslaythybroski
Жыл бұрын
Did you put those Judy forks in no problem? I have a rockhopper comp 2022 that I want to modify
@mkgearhead5151
2 жыл бұрын
Nice upgrades! I have a white 2015 Rockhopper that I built with most of the same upgrades you did. The only thing I don't have is a dropper post.
@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder
2 жыл бұрын
Nice! If you can do so, I highly recommend getting a dropper.
@oliviachoate1358
2 жыл бұрын
More rock hopper representation !!
@almassengale
Жыл бұрын
We must have similar tastes. I also have a rockhopper in this color and ride a Domane AL (though different color and model)!
@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder
Жыл бұрын
Don't they say that great minds think alike?
@JerseyStyle7
Жыл бұрын
Very good vid, even though I switched over to Electric bikes, I just recently placed an order for a specialized rock hopper expert, I rode Cannondale’s my whole life. I had a few specialized, but I had to get out of the electric for a little while I’m gaining too much weight.😂👍🏽
@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I admit, this is my favorite mountain bike. Someday I hope to try an e-mtb.
@jimhayes730
2 жыл бұрын
Looks great…. Might want to look at your chain. It might be routed incorrectly.
@flyinarrow88
2 жыл бұрын
Love the video by the way
@davidmulhall.8711
Жыл бұрын
Jim hey!! You are what i call call a person iñ ...love with your bike this is astonishing with complete brief on this bike , what a smashing colour. Specialize 🎉 Only thing I say ù seemed to double the odds & probably more 💰 🤑 on this big expenditure on the bike??? I'm am concerned..😮 you probably wud of being better buying a top upgrade with all of those component's you installed 😉 but, I think it was really the colour (Green) than solded the deal!! I have a bike similar luv the ((colour on it)) not green thou? so many thing's I want to change & upgrade but I will buy a new bike with the spec/ I want ... rather than goin thru all of the upgrades. Keep your passion, keep cycling 🚲 stay safe Pal. Irl Ď.
@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yes,the color is a big part of it for me. I could have bought a higher spec bike but it would not have been as much fun. :)
@adamhooper4293
2 жыл бұрын
great video!
@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Jacob99174
2 жыл бұрын
Can you help with what would be a great wheel and hub upgrade???
@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder
2 жыл бұрын
I have not replaced any mtb wheels and hubs but on my road bikes I have had success with Alex Rims wheels and hubs. I believe they also do mtb wheels.
@jonathanthornton3894
Ай бұрын
Is that a straight steerer fork or tapered?
@Carlisle_NinetyOh9
6 ай бұрын
I have a Comp 29 Rockhopper Redwood color on T7 tan Eliminators, but everything else is stock....can anyone help me with what go-to's I need for my Comp.
@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder
6 ай бұрын
Not to be funny, but that depends on your goals. My suggestion would be a fork upgrade and drivetrain upgrade, in that order.
@paulkarkorian6377
2 жыл бұрын
This bike is your best bike in your fleet, in my opinion of course. In other words if I break into your house , I would search for this bike to steal, and completely ignore the FS Polygon and the others.
@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder
2 жыл бұрын
So....if Gojira goes missing, I know who to look for! :)
@paulkarkorian6377
2 жыл бұрын
Hahahahahha , nice name Gojira
@tenten5499
2 жыл бұрын
@@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder yooooo is that a Godzilla reference? Well done…well done!
@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder
2 жыл бұрын
Yup,. It's big and green, and I'm a big Gidzilla fan.
@IamGroot786
2 жыл бұрын
Looking at the website where you got your fork, how do I know which's the right one? There's a 27.5" one and a 29". Is that referring to your tire size? Also, what offset should I get? Mine's a 2021 Rockhopper Base.
@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder
2 жыл бұрын
Hi! The fork size is the same as your wheel size. You could probably put a 27.5 wheel in a 29 fork, but the geometry would be a bit off, and obviously not the other way around. I looked it up on geometrygeeks.bike and the stock offset is 46mm for all frame sizes. You can probably go a few mm either way without any problems. In fact, I didn't check offset when I got my fork and it's been fine.
@nrevo7
2 жыл бұрын
I usually when upgrading the fork I like to also replace the headset for a sealed bearings type, if they aren't already. Did you keep the original one in the bike?
@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder
2 жыл бұрын
I didn't but that is a good idea.
@miguelkieling532
Жыл бұрын
Great video. I have a Rockhopper Comp 2021, with MicroShift 1x9. It serves me well on urban use + mid level trail riding. The problem is the suspension. It’s coil and heavy. I’m wondering if I should simply upgrade the fork to something like a RockShox Recon or if it would make more sense to sell the bike and buy another, like a Chisel or Trek X Caliber 9. What would you do?
@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder
Жыл бұрын
If cost is not an issue, go for a new bike. But otherwise a lighter air fork would be a good solution. I've been very pleased with my Rock Shox Judy Silver TK.
@GaryGalmin
Жыл бұрын
what size would you get? Im 6'5 - Just got my rockhopper after a 20 year hyatus from biking. Used to run stumpjumpers and stumpjumper comp hard tail
@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder
Жыл бұрын
I'm 5' 8" with a 32 inch inseam and I'm on the upper limit of a medium. I'd guess that you would want a large at the very least.
@minnil7927
Жыл бұрын
How did you do the change to the Judy? Is there a tutorial you recommend? If you paid how much did the labor cost?
@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder
Жыл бұрын
Hi, I did the work myself. The only special tool needed is a star nut setter. You can see how I did it at kzitem.info/news/bejne/pI-ltHqipp2en6A.
@pingwingugu5
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, how much tyre clearance Rockhopper has on the rear? I was thinking of getting the 29er model and putting beefier tyres (2.5"), or going crazy with converting it to 27.5+ with 2.8" tyres.
@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, the tires are 512mm wide fully inflated, with 16mm clearance on the seat stays, which is where they are closest to the frame.
@pingwingugu5
2 жыл бұрын
@@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder thanks, you mean 51mm wide?
@kennnethbrown7582
2 жыл бұрын
Nice
@Dontslaythybroski
Жыл бұрын
Is this a rockhopper comp?
@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder
Жыл бұрын
Nope, it's the base model.
@_kaiii_1
2 жыл бұрын
i bought one my self in 2021 but im not so sure what to upgrade.. (2021 model)
@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder
2 жыл бұрын
It depends on how you plan to use it, but an affordable upgrade would be a 45mm or 50mm stem and wider alloy handlebar to replace the stock long stem and steel handlebar.
@_kaiii_1
2 жыл бұрын
@@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder and upgrades such as new brakes?
@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder
Жыл бұрын
@@_kaiii_1 Hydraulic brakes would be definitely be a good investment.
@bige2012
Жыл бұрын
Why not just buy the level bike that has these features?
@sACLeFR
Жыл бұрын
Can be to upgrade progressively the bike with a annual budget fixed ?
@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder
Жыл бұрын
Well, the initial buy was an impulse purchase. Also, I was better able to afford the upgrades while I rode the bike.
@Brotha_J619
2 жыл бұрын
Can you send exact model and make for dropper post upgrade
@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder
2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Sure it's a KS eTENi Dropper Seatpost - 30.9mm. I bought it from worldwidecyclery.com.
@Brotha_J619
2 жыл бұрын
@@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder ty
@Littleweenaman
Жыл бұрын
I deadass have the same bikes as this guy lmao a domane and a rockhopper lmaooooo
@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder
Жыл бұрын
great minds and all that...
@flyinarrow88
2 жыл бұрын
…do I detect a little downeastah in that accent of yowahs?
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