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MSRP | ($1,303) | $749 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | |
Category | Crosscountry | Crosscountry |
Weight | 29.0 lbs | 31.1 lbs |
Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| RockShox Judy (air) | Suntour XCE (coil) | |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 27.5″ / 29″ | 27.5″ / 29″ |
| SRAM Hydraulic Disc | Tektro Hydraulic Disc | |
| NX Eagle, SX Eagle | Altus | |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 | 2 × 9 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 100mm | 100mm |
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Summary | The Specialized Rockhopper Expert and Specialized Rockhopper are both 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes. The Rockhopper Expert has better components and a better fork. | |
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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 Colors: Gloss Emerald Metallic / Shadow Silver; Satin Quartz Metallic / Mauve Metallic | 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 Obsd Dunewht; Gloss Sky Blue / Majesty Blue Mettalic |
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Fork | RockShox Judy, Solo Air, Turnkey damper, 46mm offset, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), alloy steerer Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | SR Suntour XCE 26/27.5/29, 28mm stanchions, coil spring, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), 42mm offset Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM Powerspline | Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle |
Stem | Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise | Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise |
Handlebar | Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm | Alloy Mini Rise, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm |
Saddle | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails | Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mm |
Seatpost | Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm Type: Rigid | Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm Type: Rigid |
Pedals | Specialized, platform | Specialized, platform |
Grips | Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on | Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed | Shimano Altus, 9-speed |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano Altus 2-speed | |
Crank | SRAM Stylo Cranks, 30T | Stout 2x, forged alloy |
Shifters | SRAM SX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed | Shimano Altus, RapidFire Plus, 9-speed |
Cassette | SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50t | SunRace, 9-Speed, 11-36t |
Chain | SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed | KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™ |
Brakes | Front: SRAM DB4, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM DB4, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc Type: SRAM Hydraulic Disc | Front: Tektro HD-M280, 2-piston caliper, hydrailic disc, Rear: Tektro HD-M280, 2-piston caliper, hydrailic disc Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Specialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width | Specialized alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h |
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Spokes | Stainless, 14g | Stainless, 14g |
Front Hub | Alloy, Sealed bearing, 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release | Alloy, Sealed bearing, 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release |
Rear Hub | Alloy Sealed bearing, 6-Bolt, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release | 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 | Front: Ground Control, 27.5/29x2.35, T5, Rear: Ground Control, 27.5/29x2.35, T5 |