Bikes up to 60% offWe monitor over 40,000 bikes daily to find the best prices
Today’s Deals2011 Specialized
Rockhopper Expert 29er
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
Compare the full range
| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail |
| Fork | RockShox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 3 × 9 |
| Groupset | Deore, Alivio |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore 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 M4SL fully manipulated alloy frame, 29"" geometry, fully butted, integrated HT, forged dropouts w/ replaceable derailleur hanger, disc only |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Tora TK 29 SL, magnesium lower, 32mm Cr-Mo stanchions, 1 1/8"" alloy steerer, coil spring w/ preload adj. turn key damping w/ LO & external reb. adj. Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm x 118mm |
| Headset | Integrated 1-1/8"" threadless, Campy type full cartridge bearings |
| Stem | 3D forged alloy, 7 degree rise, 31.8mm clamp |
| Handlebar | Butted alloy riserbar, 25mm rise, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up |
| 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 1pc. body and cage, reflector kit, 9/16"" |
| Grips | Specialized Enduro, dual compound Kraton, no flange, 131mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore 9sp Shadow Long cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Alivo, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull |
| Crank | Shimano FC-M430-8, Octalink spline |
| Shifters | Shimano SL-M590 Deore trigger |
| Cassette | Shimano HG30, 9-speed, 11-34t |
| Chain | KMC X9 w/ reusable Missing Link |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano BR-M505 hydraulic disc brake, dual piston, 160mm rotor, Rear: Shimano BR-M505 hydraulic disc brake, dual piston, 160mm rotor Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano BR-M505 hydraulic |
| Rims | Alex RHD 29"", alloy double wall, pinned w/eyelets |
|---|---|
| Spokes | 2mm (14g) stainless |
| Front Hub | Forged alloy, hi/low flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount and flange, QR, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Forged alloy, mid flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount and flanges, cassette, QR, 36h |
| Tires | Front: Specialized The Captain Control, 29x2.0"", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, Rear: Specialized The Captain Control, 29x2.0"", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead |
First added July 9
Last updated July 9
Not listed for 2,521 days