1998 Specialized Rockhopper 26er | 19" C-T | Brushed Ritchey 'Nitanium' Steel

Description: This 1998 Specialized Rockhopper is made from the hard-to-find Ritchey 'Nitanium' Steel, which if it's new to you can be explained nicely by a quick Google search, so I won't get into it here. :) This frame has other signs of Ritchey's handiwork, including the lovely rear dropouts stamped with his name. The finish is brushed steel, though it appears to have some sort of clearcoat over it, so it's not completely bare. Condition-wise, it's mostly very nice, decals are bright and clear. I see some discoloration on the frame in a few spots. There are several strange numbers scratched into the bottom of the down tube, and some scoring on the inside of the upper portion of the head tube. I also see what appears to be storage damage on the finish of the downtube directly behind the head tube. It appears the bike had a kickstand at some point. Finally, I don't see any chainsuck damage though the chainstay itself has its fair share of impacts (nothing too serious.) Please see the photos! The bottom bracket spins okay-ish, it was removed, cleaned and reinstalled, I think it's a keeper. The frame takes a 30.4 mm seat post, and I may still have the one that was on the bike originally, see my other listings. 135mm rear spacing. The head tube is 4.75" long and is sized for a 1-1/8" headset. The top tube is 22.75". Everything is straight and solid. It's ready for you to give a little love - and build up! Finally, for a better understanding of the bike's overall condition, PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE and see the MANY PHOTOS I HAVE INCLUDED BELOW, RIGHT IN THE LISTING, IN ADDITION TO THE 24 THAT EBAY NOW ALLOWS! I want you to know what you're getting! "WILL THIS BIKE FIT ME?" Please refer to the LAST IMAGE in the set above, it's a handy chart I found on the excitebikes.com website. It provides some information to help you decide if this frame is right for you. Bike fit is unique to each rider, and so this information is provided as a guideline only. Please consult a local bike shop before purchasing if you are unsure! About the shipping: please know, I do not mark up shipping, I charge whatever eBay's system tells me. The cost to get it to you is a function of two things: 1) the size of the box I have available to ship it, and 2) your distance from New Jersey. Thanks for understanding! That about does it. If by chance you need any components to complete your build, please let me know. If you have questions about the frame, please ask before bidding. ZERO FEEDBACK BIDDERS - welcome to eBay! I'd love to provide your first positive rating. Just message me before bidding, mmmmmm-kay? Thanks! Item sold used "as is". No warranties, implied or otherwise. Auction winner assumes all liabilities and must be based in the USA - no international buyers. Sorry but I cannot ship this frame outside the continental USA, and I will not ship to a freight forwarder either. Why? Because eBay says that I no longer have any seller protections if a freight forwarder is utilized. Thanks for understanding! I take great pride in the way I pack frames for shipment. I have to use new cardboard boxes from Amazon ($8-$12 each) because my local bike shops can't always provide me with boxes in the sizes I need. Smaller frames ship with forks removed (if present), rear triangle blocked with wood, and lots, lots, LOTS of crumpled up newspaper to ensure the frame doesn't move around inside. Larger frames also ship with the rear triangle blocked with wood, and with any fork still attached. I use cardboard bracing in several key spots (front and rear brake bosses, bottom bracket, rear dropouts) along with heavy-duty zip ties to ensure the frame does not move around once the box is closed. The process is tedious but the results are worth it, as my past customers will attest! Finally, Check my feedback and bid with confidence. I ship *FAST* and don't sell JUNK!TERMS AND CONDITIONS: By placing a bid or using buy it now the buyer agrees to the following terms and conditions: Every effort has been made by the seller to inspect, photograph and accurately describe this item's condition, however all items are sold AS-IS. Buyer acknowledges that bicycling and outdoor sports are are potentially dangerous activities involving physical risk. It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure products are installed by a qualified professional and utilized safely--the seller is not responsible for injury/damage that may arise from the buyer's intended or unintended use of this item.Returns may be made within 30 days. A full refund of item purchase price will be provided upon receipt of returned item. Unless the return is due to an error in the listing the buyer is responsible for all shipping costs.

Price: 115 USD

Location: Linwood, New Jersey

End Time: 2024-11-09T19:50:41.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD