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    Rockhopper 292017 Specialized
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    2.9
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Suntour XCT
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano Mechanical Disc
    		Acera, Altus
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 8
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    		The Specialized Rockhopper 29 is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components and shimano mechanical disc brakes.

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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 292017 Specialized
    Frame

    Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Trail 29 Geometry ORE down tube, butted tube sets, externally relieved head tube, forged dropouts, reinforced disc mount, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCT, coil spring, hydraulic lock-out w/Multi-Circuit Damping, 80/100mm of travel (size specific)

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Coil

    Bottom Bracket

    Square taper, 73mm, internal bearings

    Stem

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

    Handlebar

    Stout, alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm width, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Henge Sport, steel rails, 143mm

    Seatpost

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

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Specialized Dirt

    Grips

    Specialized MTB lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Acera, SGS cage, 7/8-speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Altus, 34.9mm clamp, down-swing, 7/8-speed

    Crank

    Forged alloy, square taper spindle w/chainguard, 44/32/22T

    Shifters

    Shimano EF510, EZ Fire Plus, 8-speed

    Cassette

    Sunrace, 8-speed, 11-34t

    Chain

    KMC X8, 8-speed w/reusable MissingLink

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano BR-M375, mechanical disc, resin pads, 180/160mm rotor, Rear: Shimano BR-M375, mechanical disc, resin pads, 160mm rotor

    Type: Shimano Mechanical Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Stout 29, alloy disc, double-wall, pinned joint, 20mm inner width, 32h

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

    Shimano Center Lock, disc, 9x100mm QR, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Shimano Center Lock, disc, 10x135mm QR, 32h

    Tires

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

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