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​the diy 'rockhopper'

The 'Rockhopper'

Frameset
‘Specialized Rockhopper’ frameset of dubious origins, bought in Beijing for next to nothing. Not sure what it actually was or where it was made, but it lasted the journey back to the UK and some more after that. I had to strip it down and bin it after the headset broke some years later and proved to be irreplaceable because it was an irregular size… Made in China! But for a complete bike for £300 I wasn’t complaining!

Drivetrain
Crankset – Shimano (allegedly!!)
Front Derailleur – Shimano Deore 48/36/26t
Rear Derailleur – Shimano Deore
Cogset – Shimano Deore 9speed
Chain – Shimano Deore

Wheels
Rims – Mavic (allegedly)
Tyres – Used all sorts but then discovered Schwalbe Marathons when we got to Athens

Other Components
Brakes – Shimano V-brake, not sure what model
Saddle – A fake Italian-sounding name, but very comfortable and at £2 a pop you can’t complain at a saddle that lasts for 20,000km
Panniers – Carradice Super C, with an Old Man Mountain rack. They donated these as sponsorship and we were very grateful as they were superb.
Guitar – ¾-size bought in Bishkek, survived the journey, miraculously, and was a blessing on all the Mediterranean beaches


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The steed in front of an old gate in Uzbekistan. Guitar still hadn't had to face too much heavy snow at this point...

"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep
your balance you must keep moving."

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  • Home
  • About
  • Rides
    • Central Asia 2019
    • The Alps 2017
    • East Africa 2016
    • Alps & Pyrenees 2014
    • Laos 2013
    • UK Off-Road 2013
    • The Great Divide 2012
    • Thailand 2011
    • Indonesia 2011
    • The Eastern Silk Road 2010
    • Yunnan 2010
    • Thailand 2009
    • SE China 2009
    • Ethiopia 2007
    • Beijing - London 2005-06
  • Other Travels
    • Japan 2017
    • Hawaii 2017
    • South Africa 2016
    • Tiger Leaping Gorge 2013
    • India 2012
    • Kenya 2010
    • Tanzania 2008
    • China 2003-13
  • Bikes
    • Krampus
    • Cross-Check
    • Rockhopper
  • Links