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    Rockhopper2012 Specialized
    Recommended
    MSRP
    Where to Buy
    $749

    At Contender

    $1,000

    At Contender

    Category
    		Crosscountry
    3.6
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Suntour XCR
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		26″
    		Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    		Alivio, Acera
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 9
    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.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    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)

    31 mph

    Rockhopper

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Rockhopper2012 Specialized
    Frame

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

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCR (SF11-XCR-DS-26-LO-SP), magnesium lower, 30mm steel stanchions, 1-1/8"" alloy steerer, hyd. damping w/ Specialized Spike Valve and alloy LO cartridge, XS/S: 80mm, M-XXL: 100mm travel

    Travel: 100mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 73mm

    Headset

    Integrated 1-1/8"" threadless, Campy-style, full cartridge bearings

    Stem

    3D forged 6061 alloy, 4 bolt clamp, 7º rise, 31.8mm

    Handlebar

    XC riser bar, double butted alloy, 8º backsweep, 6º upsweep, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Specialized Body Geometry Rockhopper, steel rails, 143mm width

    Seatpost

    Alloy, 2 bolt head, 30.9mm, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Composite plastic body, loose ball w/ reflectors

    Grips

    Specialized Body Geometry XCT Men's, dual compound, Kraton rubber, closed end, 130mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Alivio, 9-speed, SGS cage

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Acera, 9-speed, 34.9mm clamp, top-swing, dual-pull

    Crank

    SR Suntour, 9-speed, Octalink spline

    Shifters

    Shimano Acera, 9-speed Rapidfire plus, SL type w/ optical display

    Cassette

    Shimano 9-speed, 11-34t

    Chain

    KMC X-9, 9-speed, reusable Missing Link

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 160mm 6-bolt rotor, Rear: Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 160mm 6-bolt rotor

    Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Tektro Draco hydraulic

    Wheels
    Rims

    Alex RH Disc 26"", alloy double-wall, 28mm, pinned, 32h

    Spokes

    Stainless, 2.0mm (14g)

    Front Hub

    Formula disc hub, high-low flange, double-sealed loose ball, machined disc mount, QR, 32h

    Rear Hub

    SBC rear disc hub, cassette, QR axle, double-sealed loose ball, polished races, machined disc mount and flanges, 19mm contact, 32h

    Tires

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

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