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2026 Specialized

Rockhopper

A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components.
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Manufacturer Price

$749
Weight31.1 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCE
Wheels27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetAltus
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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Sizing
XS

5'2" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

XL

6'0" – 6'4"

XXL

6'1" – 6'5"

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Specialized Rockhopper Elite 29 review

Jun 2023 · Sarah Bedford

Impressively lightweight, well-specced short-travel hardtail that’s seriously capable on the climbs

Highs
  • Comfy, strong and efficient pedalling position

  • Fast-rolling tyres

  • Decent Shimano brakes

  • Crisp, reliable gear shifting

Lows
  • The 90mm of fork travel puts limitations on the technical grade of trail that's comfortable to ride

  • Straight head tube will limit but not rule out fork upgrade options

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized 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

ColorsGloss Obsd Dunewht; Gloss Sky Blue / Majesty Blue Mettalic

Fork

SR Suntour XCE 26/27.5/29, 28mm stanchions, coil spring, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), 42mm offset

Travel100mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle

Stem

Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise

Handlebar

Alloy Mini Rise, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm

Saddle

Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mm

Seatpost

Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Specialized, platform

Grips

Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Altus, 9-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Altus 2-speed

Crank

Stout 2x, forged alloy

Shifters

Shimano Altus, RapidFire Plus, 9-speed

Cassette

SunRace, 9-Speed, 11-36t

Chain

KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™

Brakes

Front: Tektro HD-M280, 2-piston caliper, hydrailic disc, Rear: Tektro HD-M280, 2-piston caliper, hydrailic disc

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Specialized alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h

Spokes

Stainless, 14g

Front Hub

Alloy, Sealed bearing, 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release

Rear Hub

Alloy Sealed bearing, 6-Bolt, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release

Tires

Front: Ground Control, 27.5/29x2.35, T5, Rear: Ground Control, 27.5/29x2.35, T5

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First added July 20

Last updated June 4