MSRP | $1,400 | $1,500 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Crosscountry | Trail |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | RockShox Judy (air) | X-Fusion MIG (coil) |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 29″ | 27.5″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | SX Eagle | microSHIFT Advent |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 | 1 × 9 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 100mm | 130mm |
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Summary | The Specialized Rockhopper Expert 29 is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components. | |
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 Sky Blue / Satin Black; Satin Silver Dust / Black Holographic; Gloss Oak Green Metallic / Metallic White Silver | Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, 148mm thru-axle, tapered head tube, internal cable routing Colors: Gloss Sky Blue / Satin Black; Satin Silver Dust / Black Holographic; Gloss Oak Green Metallic / Metallic White Silver |
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Fork | RockShox Judy, Solo Air, Turnkey damper, 46mm offset, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), alloy steerer Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Coil | X-Fusion MIG 27.5, External Rebound and Compression adjust, coil spring, 46mm Offset, 130mm of travel Travel: 130mm 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 | Stout Riser, double-butted alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 5-degree upsweep, 15mm rise, 750mm / 780mm width, 31.8mm |
Saddle | Bridge Sport, steel rails | Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails |
Seatpost | Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm | TranzX Dropper, 30.9mm, S: 100mm, M-XL: 120mm |
Pedals | SBC-54 Flat pedal | |
Grips | Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on | Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed | microSHIFT Advent, 1x9 w/ clutch |
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Crank | SRAM SX Eagle, Powerspline | Stout, forged alloy, 76mm BCD, 30T |
Shifters | SRAM SX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed | microSHIFT Advent, 9-speed |
Cassette | SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50t | microSHIFT Advent, 9-speed, 11-42t |
Chain | SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed | KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™ |
Brakes | Front: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160mm, Rear: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm | Front: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160mm |
Rims | Stout SL Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width | Alloy, disc only, double-wall, 29mm internal width, 28h, tubeless compatible |
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Spokes | Stainless, 14g | Stainless, 14g |
Front Hub | Shimano HB-RM35, Center Lock™ disc, 9x100mm spacing, quick-release, 28h | Shimano MT400-B, Centerlock 28h, 15x110 Boost |
Rear Hub | Shimano FH-RM35, Center Lock™ disc, 9x135mm spacing, quick-release, 32h | Shimano MT400-B, Centerlock, 12x148 Boost, 32h |
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: Eliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T7 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5 x 2.3", Rear: Eliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T7 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5 x 2.3" |