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    Category
    Crosscountry
    4.1
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Suntour XCR Air
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″
    Tektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc
    X5
    Drivetrain
    2 × 10
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Rockhopper Expert 29 is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Rockhopper Expert 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)

    28 mph

    Rockhopper Expert 29

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Specialized A1 SL Aluminum, 29er geometry, fully butted tubesets, ORE downtube, tapered headtube, forged dropouts w/ disc mount, replaceable derailleur hanger

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    Custom SR Suntour XCR-AIR 29, air spring, mag lowers, Hi-Ten 32mm stanchions, tapered alloy steerer, integrated remote hydraulic lockout w/ rebound, preload adjust, disc mount, size-specific 80/100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    24mm BSA for 2 pc. design, 73mm

    Headset

    1-1/8"" upper, 1-1/2"" lower, Campy style, integrated sealed cartridge bearings

    Stem

    Specialized 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware

    Handlebar

    Specialized Stout XC, flat bar, double butted 6061 alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Body Geometry mountain, steel rails, 143mm

    Seatpost

    Alloy, 2-bolt, micro-adjust, 12.5mm offset, 30.9mm, anti-corrosion hardware

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Alloy, 1 pc. body, 9/16"", w/ reflectors

    Grips

    Specialized Body Geometry XC Contour, Kraton w/ gel, lock-on, closed end

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X5, 10-speed, long cage

    Front Derailleur

    SRAM X5, 2x10, high mount

    Crank

    Specialized Stout XC, 2x10, 2 pc. 24mm spindle, 36/22, anti-corrosion hardware

    Shifters

    SRAM X5, 2x10, trigger

    Cassette

    Sunrace, 10-speed, 11-36

    Chain

    KMC X10, 10-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro Gemini, hydraulic disc, resin pads, I-spec compatible, Rear: Tektro Gemini, hydraulic disc, resin pads, I-spec compatible

    TypeTektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Tektro Gemini, hydraulic, reach adjust, I-spec compatible

    Wheels
    Rims

    Stout XC, 29"" disc, alloy double-wall, pin joint, 26mm inner width, 28/32h

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g, black

    Front Hub

    Specialized Stout XC disc, alloy, RCC bearing system, QR, 28h

    Rear Hub

    Specialized Stout XC disc, alloy, RCC bearing system, QR, 32h

    Tires

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

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