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A 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox |
| Wheels | 26″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 3 × 9 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |

Dec 2011 · Danny Milner
Few companies have as much experience building hardtails as Specialized. The 2011 Rockhopper proves that it has still got what it takes to build a great one.

May 2010 · Guy Kesteven
Typically polished all-round performance with natural speed and enthusiasm despite a limiting fork
| Frame | Specialized M4 fully manipulated alloy frame, fully butted, ORE DT, asymmetrical seat stays, forged dropouts w/ replaceable derailleur hanger, disc only |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Dart 3 SL, 80/100mm, 1 piece magnesium lower, alloy steerer, adj. reb. damping w/ LO and preload adj. size-specific spring rates, disc only Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm x 118mm |
| Headset | 1-1/8"" threadless, Campy style semi-cartridge bearings |
| Stem | 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7 degree rise, 31.8mm clamp |
| Handlebar | Butted alloy riserbar, 25mm rise, 660mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 7 degree up sweep |
| Saddle | Specialized Rockhopper XC, Body Geometry, 143mm width, front and rear bumpers |
| Seatpost | Alloy two bolt, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust, 30.9mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Alloy body and cage, 9/16"" |
| Grips | Specialized Enduro, dual compound Kraton, no flange, 131mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano RD-M592 Deore Shadow, long cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, bottom pull |
| Crank | Shimano FC-M442, Octalink Spline |
| Shifters | Shimano SL-590 Deore trigger |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11-34t |
| Chain | KMC X9 w/ reuseable Missing Link |
| Brakes | Front: Tektro Auriga Pro, hydraulic disc, dual piston w/ 160mm rotor, Rear: Tektro Auriga Pro, hydraulic disc, dual piston w/ 160mm rotor Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Tektro Auriga Pro |
| Rims | Alex RHD 26"", pinned, alloy double wall, eyelets, 28h front and 32h rear |
|---|---|
| Spokes | 2mm (14g) stainless |
| Front Hub | Forged alloy, hi/low flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount, 28h |
| Rear Hub | Forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount, cassette, 32h |
| Tires | Front: Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, wire bead, Rear: Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, wire bead |
First added July 9
Last updated July 9
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