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    MSRP
    $1,010
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Crosscountry
    3.6
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCR Air
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Deore, microSHIFT Marvo
    Drivetrain
    2 × 9
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Men's Rockhopper Expert is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Men's Rockhopper Expert
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    Gear Range

    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)

    28 mph

    Men's Rockhopper Expert

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    A1 SL Aluminum, Sport XC 29 Geometry, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, Boost QR 141x9mm forged dropouts, chainstay-mounted disc brake, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCR-Air 29, rebound adjust, air spring, 46mm offset, 80/90/100mm of travel (size-specific)

    Bottom Bracket

    Square taper, 73mm, internal bearings

    Stem

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

    Handlebar

    Stout XC, double-butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Henge Sport, steel rails, 143mm

    Seatpost

    Alloy, 12mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm

    Pedals

    Specialized Dirt

    Grips

    Specialized MTB Grip, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore 9-speed

    Front Derailleur

    microSHIFT FD-M462, 2-speed

    Crank

    Stout, forged alloy, 2x9, Alloy, Steel, 36/22T

    Shifters

    Shimano Acera, RapidFire Plus, 9-speed

    Cassette

    SunRace, 9-Speed, 11-36t

    Chain

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

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160/180mm, Rear: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160mm

    Wheels
    Rims

    Stout XC 29, 25mm internal width, disc-specific, 2Bliss Ready

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g, black

    Front Hub

    Shimano, Center Lock™ disc, 9x100mm spacing, quick-release, 28h

    Rear Hub

    Shimano, Center Lock™ disc, 9x141mm spacing, quick-release, 32h

    Tires

    Front: Ground Control Sport, 29x2.3", Rear: Fast Trak Sport, 29x2.1"

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