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

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?

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 29"" fully manipulated alloy frame, fully butted, disc only, externally relieved HT, forged dropouts w/ replaceable derailleur hanger |
|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR 29"" (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, 80mm travel Travel: 80mm |
| 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 | Flat bar, double butted alloy, 680mm (S) or 700mm (M, L, XL, XXL) wide,10º backsweep, 4º upsweep, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Specialized Body Geometry Rockhopper, steel rails, 143mm width |
| Seatpost | Alloy, 2 bolt head, 30.9mm, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Alloy 1pc. body and cage, reflector kit, 9/16"" |
| Grips | Specialized Body Geometry XCT Men's, dual compound, Kraton rubber, closed end, 130mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow, 9-speed, SGS cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Acera, 9-speed, 34.9mm clamp, top-swing, dual-pull |
| Crank | Shimano Acera, 3pc, 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: Avid Elixir 1 hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 180mm G2 6-bolt rotor, Rear: Avid Elixir 1 hydraulic disc brake, intl std mount, 160mm G2 6-bolt rotor Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Avid Elixir 1, hydraulic |
| Rims | Alex RH Disc 29"", alloy double-wall, 28mm, pin joint, 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 | Forged alloy, mid flange, double-sealed, ground race, machined disc mount and flanges, cassette, QR, 36h |
| Tires | Front: Specialized The Captain Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 29x2.0"", Rear: Specialized The Captain Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 29x2.0"" |
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Last updated July 9
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