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Picked up this 1998 rockhopper last night, surprisingly good condition and all original.
Limited rim wear shows it hasnt seen much use. Not used to mtbs but fit does feel a bit small and (short) seatpost is at max extension. It’s a 19” but im 6’3”ish and a 58 in road bikes. On the basis i could get away with a 56 road bike i should be able to make this work?
Will be a slow burn this one but thoughts were commutering it with some cityjets new saddle and seatpost but not sure barwise. Would like some shallow mtb drops with bar end shifters but seems a shame to waste the stxes (that are working fine). Be interested to see if anyone has any ideas about bar options that might improve fit.
Ideally would eventually turn into a bit of a tourer.