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I picked up an old Specialized Rockhopper yesterday - partly on a whim, partly because my Brompton isn’t best suited for Scottish winter commuting (the cycle paths in Edinburgh get really manky with detritus and mud, and the Brompton is a PITA to keep clean).
I know absolutely nothing about 90’s (?) MTB’s, but this seems to be in good condition with Ritchey dropouts and ok components.
General plan will be to ride it as is after adding mudguards and maybe going 1x as it currently has grip-shift shifters. I may also pick up another cheap 26 inch wheelset to fit winter spiked tyres to for when it gets really cold. And possibly a rack for general hauling.
What’s the best way to shift the rear mech if I take off the grip- shifts? It’s 7 speed so would any current Shimano flat bar shifter work?