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2010 Specialized

Rockhopper SL Expert

A 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox Recon Silver RL
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetXT, Deore
BrakesAvid Hydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

31 mph

Rockhopper SL Expert

27 mph

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Reviews
MBR
Tested: Specialized Rockhopper £700 - MBR

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.

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BikeRadar
Specialized Rockhopper SL Expert review

May 2010 · Guy Kesteven

Typically polished all-round performance with natural speed and enthusiasm despite a limiting fork

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized M4 fully manipulated alloy frame, fully butted, ORE DT, asymmetrical seat stays, forged dropouts w/ replaceable derailleur hanger, disc only

Fork

RockShox Recon SLite, 80/100mm, 1 piece magnesium lower, alloy steerer, 32mm alloy stanchions, coil spring, preload and rebound adj. w/ LO

Travel100mm

Spring TypeCoil

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

TypeRigid

Pedals

Alloy body and cage, 9/16""

Grips

Specialized Enduro, dual compound Kraton, no flange, 131mm

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano RD-M772 Deore XT Shadow, long cage

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, bottom pull

Crank

Shimano FC-M521, Hollowtech, Octalink spline

Shifters

Shimano SL-M531 Deore trigger

Cassette

Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11-34t

Chain

KMC X9 w/ reuseable Missing Link

Brakes

Front: Avid Elixir 4 hydraulic disc, alloy backed organic pads, 160mm G3 Clean Sweep rotor, Rear: Avid Elixir 4 hydraulic disc, alloy backed organic pads, 160mm G3 Clean Sweep rotor

TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Avid Elixir 4

Wheels
Rims

DT-Swiss 445D, 26"", alloy double wall disc, pin joint, 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, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, Rear: Specialized Fast Trak LK Control, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead

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