The bike used was a standard, six year-old Specialized Rockhopper.
FRAME
A1 Premium Aluminum, double butted front triangle, disc mounts, removeable derailler hanger
FRONT FORK
Rock Shox Judy
NO REAR SHOCK
HEADSET
Ritchey 1-1/8″, threadless
STEM
Specialized welded alloy, 10 degree rise, anodized black
HANDLEBARS
Specialized 30mm rise, 6 degree bend, black anodized
GRIPS
S-Works Double Density, kraton
FRONT BRAKE
Shimano 510, Deore, linear pull, black anodized
REAR BRAKE
Shimano 510, Deore, linear pull, black anodized
BRAKE LEVERS
Shimano ST-M570, Deore LX, black
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano Deore, 34.9mm clamp, bottom pull
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano Deore XT
SHIFT LEVERS
Shimano Deore ST-M570
CASSETTE
Shimano HG-50, 11×32, 9-speed
CHAIN
Shimano, 9-speed, HG-53
CRANKSET
Specialized Forearm II Expert, with black arms
CHAINRINGS
44Ax32Sx22S, w/black 7075 alloy outer ring, Tru-Shift
BOTTOM BRACKET
Shimano BB-UN-52, square taper, 68 x 110
PEDALS
Shimano PDM-505, clipless, w/reflector , cleats
RIMS
Mavic X-221, 32h, 26″, alloy, double wall, w/machined side walls, black
FRONT HUB
Specialized alloy, 32h, w/Hi-Polished bearing surfaces, black
REAR HUB
Shimano Deore, 32h, forged alloy, low flange, 9-speed, black
SPOKES
15GA, stainless, black, w/brass nipples
FRONT TIRE
Panaracer Trailraker 195 26 x 1.95
REAR TIRE
Panaracer Trailraker 195 26 x 1.95
TUBES
Kenda ultra light, presta valve
SADDLE
Specialized Pro MTB w/Body Geometry Technology (OEM)
SEAT POST
Specialized alloy, 30.9x350mm
SEAT BINDER
Specialized alloy collar, w/ QR.
This is the machine in use during the 2002 London to Brighton run.
The old tyres have of course worn out and I no longer have the slicks in the picture. I’ll be doing the trip on “Panaracer Trailraker 195s”.I’ve attached a pair of front mounted panniers, a handlebar bag, a triangular frame bag and a small saddle bag. I’ve added a Topeak Mini Morph pump – apparently the only small pump that actually works, a trip computer and that’s about it.
