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A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 80mm |
| Fork | RockShox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 3 × 9 |
| Groupset | SLX, Deore |
| Brakes | Avid 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.

Jan 2011 · James Huang
Specialized’s Rockhopper Comp 29er will be appreciated by bigger riders and racers as it’s one of the stiffest bikes on test, both in terms of steering and pedaling.
| Frame | Specialized M4 fully manipulated alloy frame, fully butted, Trail 29"" geometry, ORE DT, asymmetrical seat stays, forged dropouts, disc only |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Tora SLite 29er, 80mm, 1 piece magnesium lower, 32mm Cr-Mo stanchions, alloy steerer, rebound adj. w/ LO, air & motion control Travel: 80mm Spring Type: Air |
| 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, reverse 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-M662 SLX 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: Avid Juicy 3 SL hydraulic disc, alloy backed pads, 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotor, Rear: Avid Juicy 3 SL hydraulic disc, alloy backed pads, 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotor Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Avid Juicy 3 SL |
| Rims | Alex RHD 29"", 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 Control, 29x2.0"", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, Rear: Specialized Fast Trak LK Control, 29x2.0"", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead |
First added July 9
Last updated July 9
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