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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Manitou
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″
    Shimano Hydraulic Disc
    SLX, Deore
    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 upper 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, Trail 29 geometry, fully-butted tube sets, ORE down tube, tapered head tube, forged dropouts, disc mount, replaceable derailleur hanger

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    Manitou M30 29, 80/100mm of travel (size specific), 1.125x1.5"" tapered steerer, 30mm stanchion, QR, 51mm offset, post mount disc, 160mm rotor

    Travel100mm

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA threaded, external bearing, 73mm width

    Stem

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

    Handlebar

    Stout, alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm width, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Henge Sport, steel rails, 143mm

    Seatpost

    Alloy, 12.5mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Specialized Dirt

    Grips

    Lock-on grips, 130.4mm length

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano SLX, Shadow Plus, SGS cage, 10-speed

    Front Derailleur

    SRAM X5, high-clamp 34.9mm, 2x10

    Crank

    Specialized Stout XC, 2-piece 2x10, 24mm spindle, anti-corrosion hardware, 36/22T, alloy

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore, 10-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1020, 10-speed, 11-36t

    Chain

    SRAM PC-1031, 10-speed w/PowerLink

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano BR-M365, hydraulic disc, resin pads, 180/160mm rotor, Rear: Shimano BR-M365, hydraulic disc, resin pads, 160mm rotor

    TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Stout XC 29, alloy disc, double-wall, pinned joint, 21mm inner width, 28/32h

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g, black

    Front Hub

    Shimano HB-RM35, Center Lock disc, 9x100mm, 28h

    Rear Hub

    Shimano FH-RM35, Center Lock disc, 10x135mm, 32h

    Tires

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

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