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    Rockhopper Expert2026 Specialized
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($1,272)
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		29.0 lbs
    4.5
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RockShox Judy
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″ / 29″
    		SRAM Hydraulic Disc
    		NX Eagle, SX Eagle
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    		The Specialized Rockhopper Expert is a 27.5″ / 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
    Rockhopper Expert
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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)

    24 mph

    Rockhopper Expert

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Rockhopper Expert2026 Specialized
    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

    Colors: Gloss Emerald Metallic / Shadow Silver; Satin Quartz Metallic / Mauve Metallic

    Fork

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

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM Powerspline

    Stem

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

    Handlebar

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

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Seatpost

    Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Specialized, platform

    Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    Crank

    SRAM Stylo Cranks, 30T

    Shifters

    SRAM SX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50t

    Chain

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

    Brakes

    Front: SRAM DB4, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM DB4, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

    Type: SRAM Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

    Alloy, Sealed bearing, 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release

    Rear Hub

    Alloy Sealed bearing, 6-Bolt, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release

    Tires

    Front: Ground Control, 27.5/29x2.35, T5, Rear: Ground Control, 27.5/29x2.35, T5

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