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Rockhopper 29
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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$500| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | Suntour XCE |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 8 |
| Groupset | Tourney, Altus |
| Brakes | Mechanical Disc |
May 2021 · Alex Evans
Perfectly adequate for blue-graded trails, but its geometry limits its potential to help you progress
Fast-rolling tyres with plenty of grip for trail centres
Solid performance for beginner riders
Fork let down by sticky action
Geometry limits bike’s upgrade potential
2x drivetrain is dated compared to the competition
Dec 2020
The Rockhopper Expert sits atop Specialized's entry-level cross country range. It’s light and the frame is pretty well-shaped, but the spec leaves a lot to be desired and the price sits at a confused spot in Spesh’s line up. Canyon Grand Canyon AL SL 7.0 review Specialized Epic Expert Carbon Evo 2020 review The best mountain bikes you can buy for under £1,500 - full sus and hardtails The Specialized Rockhopper Expert is built around a reasonably light alloy frame, runs a 120mm fork, and rolls on 29” wheels.
May 2020 · Cory Benson
Specialized's new Rockhopper is the best they've ever made - affordable singletrack MTB performance for everyone, in 9 size range across all wheel sizes!
May 2020 · Bobby Lea
Updated geometry, an air spring fork, and a 1 x 12-speed drivetrain are the highlights of this budget-friendly hardtail.
Incredible value for this level of capability
SRAM SX Eagle doesn’t shift as crisply as higher-priced drivetrains
Aug 2017 · James Bracey
Specialized has been at pains to keep the Rockhopper Comp's wheels firmly planted in the broadest sense of XC, mainly to appeal to a broad sector of riders.
Ride quality of the aluminium frame
Sensibly specced handlebar width and stem length
Low level spec for the price
Brake and gear shifters difficult to set up perfectly
| Frame | A1 premium butted alloy, zero-stack head tube, internal cable routing, 135x9mm forged dropouts, chainstay-mounted disc brake, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger, stealth rack mounts, dropper post compatible |
|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour XCE 29, 28mm stanchions, Rx Tune, coil spring, QR, 90/100mm travel (size-specific), 46mm offset Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle |
| Stem | Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Stout Mini Rise, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Bridge Sport, steel rails |
| Seatpost | Alloy, 12mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tourney RD-TX800, 8-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Altus FD-M315 |
| Crank | Stout 2x, forged alloy, 22/36T |
| Shifters | microSHIFT, TS39-8R, 8-speed |
| Cassette | SunRace, 8-speed, 11-34t |
| Chain | KMC X8 EPT, anti-rust coating, 8-speed w/ reusable Missing Link™ |
| Brakes | Front: Radius CX7, mechanical disc, 160mm, Rear: Radius CX7, mechanical disc, 160mm Type: Mechanical Disc |
| Rims | Specialized alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless, 14g |
| Front Hub | Formula 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release, 32H |
| Rear Hub | Formula 6-Bolt freehub, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release, 32H |
| Tires | Front: Ground Control Sport, 29x2.3", Rear: Ground Control Sport, 29x2.3" |
First added May 12
Last updated June 23
Not listed for 2,171 days