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    Rockhopper 292014 Specialized
    Recommended
    MSRP
    Where to Buy
    $749

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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    3.7
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Suntour XCM
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    		Alivio, Acera
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 9
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    		The Specialized Rockhopper 29 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
    Rockhopper 29
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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)

    35 mph

    Rockhopper 29

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Rockhopper 292014 Specialized
    Frame

    Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Trail 29er Geometry, fully butted w/ tapered headtube, forged dropouts, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCM-LO 29"", hydraulic damping w/ lockout, coil/MCU spring, 1-1/8"" steel steerer, alloy disc only post-mount lower, 30mm stanchion, preload adj. S: 80mm, Others: 100mm travel

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Coil

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano, Octalink spline, cartridge bearings, 73mm shell

    Headset

    1-1/8"" w/ lower bearing reducer, Campy style, integrated full cartridge bearings

    Stem

    Specialized 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt clamp, 6-degree rise, 31.8mm

    Handlebar

    Specialized flat bar, double-butted 6061 alloy, 700mm wide, 10-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Specialized Body Geometry Rockhopper, steel rails, 143mm

    Seatpost

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

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Composite platform, w/ reflectors, 9/16""

    Grips

    Specialized Body Geometry XCT, Kraton w/ gel, closed end, 132mm, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Alivio, 9-speed, SGS cage

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Acera, 9-speed, 34.9 clamp, high-mount, bottom-swing

    Crank

    SR Suntour XCR, 9-speed, Octalink

    Shifters

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

    Cassette

    Shimano, 9-speed, 11-34

    Chain

    KMC X9

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro HD-M330, hydraulic disc, dual piston, 180mm rotor, Rear: Tektro HD-M300, hydraulic disc, dual piston, 160mm rotor

    Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Tektro, hydraulic lever

    Wheels
    Rims

    RH Disc 29"", alloy double-wall, 26mm, pin joint, 32h

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g (2.0mm)

    Front Hub

    Specialized disc, alloy, Hi Lo flange, RCC ball bearing system, steel axle, QR, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Specialized disc, alloy, Hi Lo flange, RCC ball bearing system, steel axle, steel cassette body, QR, 32h

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Ground Control Sport, 29x2.1"", wire bead, 60TPI, Rear: Specialized Ground Control Sport, 29x2.1"", wire bead, 60TPI

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