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    MSRP
    $1,100$1,029
    Where to Buy
    $1,100

    At Specialized

    $799

    22% off At Trek

    $899

    13% off At Trek

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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    29.7 lbs
    3.9
    3.9
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Judy (air)RockShox Judy (coil)
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    DeoreDeore, FSA
    Drivetrain
    1 × 101 × 10
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm80mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Rockhopper Elite 29 is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2021 Rockhopper Elite 29
    2023 Marlin 7 Gen 2
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    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)

    22 mph

    2023 Marlin 7 Gen 2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Specialized A1 premium butted alloy, zero-stack head tube, internal cable routing, 135x9mm forged dropouts, chainstay-mounted disc brake, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger, stealth rack mounts, dropper post compatible

    ColorsGloss Redwood / Spruce; Satin Cast Black / Gloss Black; Gloss Blush / Tarmac Black

    Size: XS, S, Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR

    ColorsGloss Redwood / Spruce; Satin Cast Black / Gloss Black; Gloss Blush / Tarmac Black

    Fork

    RockShox Judy, Solo Air, Turnkey damper, 46mm offset, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), steel steerer

    Travel80mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Size: XS, RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 42mm offset, 100mm QR, 80mm travel; Size: XS, RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel; Size: S, RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, RockShox Judy, coil spring, preload, TurnKey lockout, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel

    Travel80mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle

    FSA, 73mm, threaded cartridge, 122.5mm spindle

    Headset

    Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''

    Stem

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

    Size: XS, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: S, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length

    Handlebar

    Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm

    Size: XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 720mm width

    Saddle

    Bridge Sport, steel rails

    Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width

    Seatpost

    Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm

    Size: XS, S, M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length

    Pedals

    VP-536 nylon platform

    Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on

    Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 10-speed

    Shimano Deore M5120, long cage

    Crank

    Stout 1x, forged alloy

    Size: XS, S, M, FSA Alpha Drive, 28T steel ring, 55mm chainline, 170mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, XXL, FSA Alpha Drive, 28T steel ring, 55mm chainline, 175mm length

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore, RapidFire Plus, 10-speed w/ Optical Gear Display

    Shimano Deore M4100, 10 speed

    Cassette

    SunRace, 11-42t, 10-speed

    Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10 speed

    Chain

    KMC, X10, EPT anti-corrosion coating, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™

    KMC X10, 10 speed

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160mm

    Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Specialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width

    Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, Presta valve

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g

    14g stainless steel, black

    Front Hub

    Shimano HB-RM35, Center Lock™ disc, 9x100mm spacing, quick-release, 28h

    Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR

    Rear Hub

    Shimano FH-RM35, Center Lock™ disc, 9x135mm spacing, quick-release, 32h

    Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR

    Tires

    Front: Ground Control, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Ground Control, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5x2.20''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29x2.20''

    Disc Rotors

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160mm; Size: L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180mm

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