What would be the modern equivalent for 2001 Specialized RockHopper? My beloved and dependable 2001 Specialized RockHopper A1 were stolen by some lowlife about two weeks ago. After filing a complaint with the local police dept. I filed a claim with my insurance company. They ask for a valuation of a replacement bikes.
Looking at the Specialized website I was kind of amazed to see how the variety of bicycle types and models grew with the years. It is a whole zoo, and it really is hard to tell the differences between models in different but similar categories (but that's probably for another question).
My stolen RockHopper had aluminum frame, 26&quot; wheels, Shimano Deore / Deore-LX derailleur, RockShox Judy front suspension, V-brakes, thin metallic pedals, and that's what I remember in terms of components.
The current entry level RockHoppers offer SR Suntour fork, Altus &amp; Tourney derailleurs and more entry level components.
What model would be considered the equivalent to my old RockHoppers?
RockHopper had aluminum frame, 26&quot; wheels, Shimano Deore / Deore-LX
derailleur, RockShox Judy front suspension, V-brakes, thin metallic
pedals.

I would consider this as mid-range from that era.
Judy forks have remained consistant in their pecking order (give or take) for all this time.
Similarly for Deore / LX. Could argue that LX is closer to modern SLX or even XT. But given that it was a mix before, it would be a mix now. IE not soley high-end.
I personally think that a modern replacement (like for new) would be either the Rockhopper Comp or maybe the Elite. (Deffo not the Expert).
Whether you choose the Comp or the Elite, is up to you. There really isn't much between them in terms of components, and there are arguments for either to be a match for your old one.