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2012 Specialized

Rockhopper

A 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCR
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetAlivio, Acera
BrakesTektro 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

27 mph

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Reviews
MBR
Specialized Rockhopper mountain bike review - MBR

Jun 2013 · Alan Muldoon

Good components made the Specialized Rockhopper a real contender in MBR's Hardtail of the Year — but how did it fare in the final reckoning?

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BikeRadar
Specialized Rockhopper Comp review

Apr 2013 · Steve Worland

A frame as well sorted as the Rockhopper Comp’s can handle the cost of upgrades

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized M4 fully manipulated alloy frame, fully butted, disc only, externally relieved HT, forged dropouts w/ replaceable derailleur hanger

Fork

SR Suntour XCR (SF11-XCR-DS-26-LO-SP), magnesium lower, 30mm steel stanchions, 1-1/8"" alloy steerer, hyd. damping w/ Specialized Spike Valve and alloy LO cartridge, XS/S: 80mm, M-XXL: 100mm travel

Travel100mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 73mm

Headset

Integrated 1-1/8"" threadless, Campy-style, full cartridge bearings

Stem

3D forged 6061 alloy, 4 bolt clamp, 7º rise, 31.8mm

Handlebar

XC riser bar, double butted alloy, 8º backsweep, 6º upsweep, 31.8mm

Saddle

Specialized Body Geometry Rockhopper, steel rails, 143mm width

Seatpost

Alloy, 2 bolt head, 30.9mm, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust

TypeRigid

Pedals

Composite plastic body, loose ball w/ reflectors

Grips

Specialized Body Geometry XCT Men's, dual compound, Kraton rubber, closed end, 130mm

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Alivio, 9-speed, SGS cage

Front Derailleur

Shimano Acera, 9-speed, 34.9mm clamp, top-swing, dual-pull

Crank

SR Suntour, 9-speed, Octalink spline

Shifters

Shimano Acera, 9-speed Rapidfire plus, SL type w/ optical display

Cassette

Shimano 9-speed, 11-34t

Chain

KMC X-9, 9-speed, reusable Missing Link

Brakes

Front: Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 160mm 6-bolt rotor, Rear: Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 160mm 6-bolt rotor

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro Draco hydraulic

Wheels
Rims

Alex RH Disc 26"", alloy double-wall, 28mm, pinned, 32h

Spokes

Stainless, 2.0mm (14g)

Front Hub

Formula disc hub, high-low flange, double-sealed loose ball, machined disc mount, QR, 32h

Rear Hub

SBC rear disc hub, cassette, QR axle, double-sealed loose ball, polished races, machined disc mount and flanges, 19mm contact, 32h

Tires

Front: Specialized The Captain Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 26x2.0"", Rear: Specialized The Captain Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 26x2.0""

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Last updated July 9

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