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    Rockhopper2009 Specialized
    Recommended
    MSRP
    Where to Buy
    $749

    At Contender

    $1,000

    At Contender

    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RockShox
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		26″
    		Rim
    		X5, X4
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 8
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    		The Specialized Rockhopper is a 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
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    Handling
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    Rockhopper
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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)

    30 mph

    Rockhopper

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Rockhopper2009 Specialized
    Frame

    Specialized M4 Manipulated Alloy frame, fully butted, ORE DT, forged dropouts w/ replaceable 98954020 hanger

    Fork

    RockShox Dart 3 SL, 100mm, alloy steerer, preload and rebound adj. w/ LO, 13/15"": standard spring, all others: ""stiff"" spring

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Coil

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearings, 68mm x 118mm

    Headset

    Specialized 1-1/8"" threadless, loose ball

    Stem

    Specialized 3D forged, 4-bolt, 7 degree rise, 31.8mm clamp

    Handlebar

    Specialized alloy, 31.8mm, 25mm rise, 640mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 8 degree up, 2.8mm thick

    Saddle

    Specialized XC, Body Geometry, 143mm width, front and rear bumpers

    Seatpost

    Specialized alloy two bolt, micro adjust head, 30.9mm

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Steel cage, composite body, 9/16""

    Grips

    Specialized Enduro, dual compound Kraton, no flange, 131mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X-5, med. cage

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Altus, 34.9mm clamp, top swing

    Crank

    8-Speed, XC shape, Octalink Spline

    Shifters

    SRAM X-4, 8-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-830, 8-speed, 11-32t

    Chain

    KMC X8 w/ reuseable Missing Link

    Brakes

    Front: Alloy linear pull w/ adj. housing, 1pc. pad, Rear: Alloy linear pull w/ adj. housing, 1pc. pad

    Type: Rim

    Brake Levers

    Specialized linear pull

    Wheels
    Rims

    Specialized RHD 26"", double wall, pinned, CNC sidewalls w/ eyelets, 28/32h

    Spokes

    1.8mm (15g) stainless

    Front Hub

    Specialized, forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, steel QR, 28h

    Rear Hub

    Specialized, forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, cassette, QR, 32h

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, wire bead, Rear: Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, wire bead

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