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    MSRP
    Where to Buy
    $749

    At Contender

    $1,000

    At Contender

    Category
    Crosscountry
    3.3
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Suntour XCR
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    26″
    Avid Mechanical Disc
    X5, X4
    Drivetrain
    3 × 8
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

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

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Handling
    nimblestable
    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
    Frame

    Specialized M4 fully manipulated alloy frame, fully butted, externally relieved HT, forged dropouts w/ replaceable derailleur hanger, disc only

    Fork

    SR Suntour SF11-XCR-DS-26-LO-SP, mag. lower, 30mm steel stanchions, hyd. damping w/ lock out and custom tuned spike valve

    Bottom Bracket

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

    Headset

    1-1/8"" threadless, loose ball

    Stem

    3D forged alloy, 7 degree rise, 31.8mm clamp

    Handlebar

    Butted alloy riserbar, 25mm rise, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up

    Saddle

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

    Seatpost

    Alloy two bolt, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust, 30.9mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Plastic platform, toe-clip compatible, reflectors, 9/16""

    Grips

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

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X.5 8sp Mid cage

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Altus, 34.9mm clamp

    Crank

    SR SunTour, Octalink spline

    Shifters

    SRAM X.4 trigger

    Cassette

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

    Chain

    KMC X8 w/ reusable Missing Link

    Brakes

    Front: Avid BB5, mechanical disc, 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotor, Rear: Avid BB5, mechanical disc, 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotor

    TypeAvid Mechanical Disc

    Brake Levers

    Alloy, linear pull

    Wheels
    Rims

    Alex RHD 26"", alloy double wall, pinned w/eyelets

    Spokes

    2mm (14g) stainless

    Front Hub

    Forged alloy, hi/low flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount and flange, QR, 28h

    Rear Hub

    Forged alloy, mid flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount and flanges, cassette, QR, 32h

    Tires

    Front: Specialized The Captain Sport, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, wire bead, Rear: Specialized The Captain Sport, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, wire bead

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