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MSRP | $750 | $1,300 | |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | $750 At Specialized | $1,300 At Specialized |
Category | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry |
Weight | 29.5 lbs | 27.9 lbs | |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | RockShox Judy (air) | Suntour XCM (coil) | RockShox Judy (air) |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 29″ | 26″ / 27.5″ / 29″ | 27.5″ / 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Deore | CUES | Deore |
Drivetrain | 1 × 10 | 1 × 9 | 1 × 11 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm |
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Summary | The Specialized Rockhopper Elite 29, Specialized Rockhopper Sport, and Specialized Rockhopper Expert are all aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes. The Rockhopper Elite 29 has 29″ aluminum wheels, the Rockhopper Sport has 26″ / 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum wheels, and the Rockhopper Expert has 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum wheels. | ||
Based on frame geometry and build 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 Color: Satin Cast Black / Gloss Black | 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 Color: Satin Cast Black / Gloss Black | 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 Color: Satin Cast Black / Gloss Black |
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Fork | RockShox Judy, Solo Air, Turnkey damper, 46mm offset, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), steel steerer Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil | SR Suntour XCM 29, 30mm stanchions, Rx Tune, coil spring, QR, 90/100mm travel (size-specific), 42mm offset Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil | RockShox Judy, Solo Air, Turnkey damper, 46mm offset, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), alloy steerer Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil |
Bottom Bracket | Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle | Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle | Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle |
Stem | Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise | 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree rise | Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise |
Handlebar | Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm | Stout Mini Rise, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm | Stout Mini Rise, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm |
Saddle | Bridge Sport, steel rails | Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mm | Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mm |
Seatpost | Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm | Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm | Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm |
Pedals | SBC-54 Flat pedal | SBC-54 Flat pedal | |
Grips | Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on | Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on | Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 10-speed | SHIMANO REAR DERAILLEUR, RD-U4000, CUES, GS 9-SPEED, TOP NORMAL, SHADOW DESIGN | Shimano Deore M5100, SGS, 11-speed |
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Crank | Stout 1x, forged alloy | Stout 1x, forged alloy | Stout 1x, forged alloy |
Shifters | Shimano Deore, RapidFire Plus, 10-speed w/ Optical Gear Display | Shimano CUES SL-U4000-9R,RAPIDFIRE PLUS | Shimano Deore M5100, 11-speed |
Cassette | SunRace, 11-42t, 10-speed | SHIMANO CUES CS-LG300-9, 9-SPEED, 11-41T | Shimano Deore, 11spd, 11-51t |
Chain | KMC, X10, EPT anti-corrosion coating, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™ | SHIMANO CN-LG500, W/QUICK-LINK | Shimano CN-LG500, W/QUICK-LINK |
Brakes | Front: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160mm | Front: Tektro BR-M275 Hydraulic Disc, 180/160mm, Rear: Tektro BR-M275 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm | Front: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160,180mm, Rear: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160mm |
Rims | Specialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width | Specialized alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h | Specialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width |
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Spokes | Stainless, 14g | Stainless, 14g | Stainless, 14g |
Front Hub | Shimano HB-RM35, Center Lock™ disc, 9x100mm spacing, quick-release, 28h | Formula SP-2120 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release | Formula DC-20, 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release |
Rear Hub | Shimano FH-RM35, Center Lock™ disc, 9x135mm spacing, quick-release, 32h | Formula SP-2125, 6-Bolt freehub, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release | Formula DC-22, 6-Bolt freehub, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release |
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" | Front: Fast Trak Sport, 650b/29x2.35", Rear: Fast Trak Sport, 650b/29x2.35" | Front: Ground Control 2BR, 650B/29x2.35, T5, Rear: Ground Control 2BR, 650B/29x2.35, T5 |