Date: May 2000
Price: $999
Purpose: Dual-suspension, trailbike
Home phone: (408) 779-6229
A Value
C Weight?29 pounds
A Frame design
B Fork performance?3" Manitou Magnum-R
B Rear suspension?Fox Vanilla, Horst-Link 4-bar type,
4.5" travel.
B Component selection
C Climbing efficiency
B Cornering ability
B Descending prowess
Teacher?s notes: One of this year?s best buys. The dual-suspension Rockhopper is the best idea Specialized has come up with in a long time. This one does it all well: climbing, descending, singletrack or picking up a six-pack. It looks as good as it rides, too. If you need a long top tube, beware; they run short.
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