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Rockhopper 29
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | Suntour XCM |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 3 × 9 |
| Groupset | Alivio, Acera |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Specialized Rockhopper is a versatile cross-country bike with a lightweight A1 aluminium frame that offers good traction and stability, making it suitable for upgrades as riding skills improve. While it excels in efficiency and climbing, some reviews note it can feel nervous on descents and lacks the fun factor of more trail-focused bikes. The bike's components are generally praised, though the fork and tyres receive mixed feedback.
Lightweight A1 aluminium frame
Good traction and stability
Suitable for upgrades
Efficient mile-muncher
Competitive components package
Nervous and sketchy on descents
Fork and tyres receive mixed feedback
Too XC race focused, lacking fun factor
Bike is a little heavy for a hardtail
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Sep 2015 · Alan Muldoon
The Specialized Rockhopper Pro EVO may come with all the right kit but it needs a serious injection of EVO attitude to come to life
Climbs like an XC bike
Descends like an XC bike
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 A1 Premium Aluminum, Trail 29er Geometry, fully butted w/ tapered headtube, forged dropouts, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger |
|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM-LO 29"", hydraulic damping w/ lockout, coil/MCU spring, 1-1/8"" steel steerer, alloy disc only post-mount lower, 30mm stanchion, preload adj. S: 80mm, Others: 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, Octalink spline, cartridge bearings, 73mm shell |
| Headset | 1-1/8"" w/ lower bearing reducer, Campy style, integrated full cartridge bearings |
| Stem | Specialized 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt clamp, 6-degree rise, 31.8mm |
| Handlebar | Specialized flat bar, double-butted 6061 alloy, 700mm wide, 10-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Specialized Body Geometry Rockhopper, steel rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Alloy, 2-bolt, micro-adjust, 12.5mm offset, 30.9mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Composite platform, w/ reflectors, 9/16"" |
| Grips | Specialized Body Geometry XCT, Kraton w/ gel, closed end, 132mm, lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Alivio, 9-speed, SGS cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Acera, 9-speed, 34.9 clamp, high-mount, bottom-swing |
| Crank | SR Suntour XCR, 9-speed, Octalink |
| Shifters | Shimano Acera, 9-speed Rapidfire Plus, SL type w/ optical display |
| Cassette | Shimano, 9-speed, 11-34 |
| Chain | KMC X9 |
| Brakes | Front: Tektro HD-M330, hydraulic disc, dual piston, 180mm rotor, Rear: Tektro HD-M300, hydraulic disc, dual piston, 160mm rotor Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Tektro, hydraulic lever |
| Rims | RH Disc 29"", alloy double-wall, 26mm, pin joint, 32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless, 14g (2.0mm) |
| Front Hub | Specialized disc, alloy, Hi Lo flange, RCC ball bearing system, steel axle, QR, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Specialized disc, alloy, Hi Lo flange, RCC ball bearing system, steel axle, steel cassette body, QR, 32h |
| Tires | Front: Specialized Ground Control Sport, 29x2.1"", wire bead, 60TPI, Rear: Specialized Ground Control Sport, 29x2.1"", wire bead, 60TPI |
First added July 9
Last updated July 9
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