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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Frame
    Aluminum
    RockShox
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″
    Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
    Deore, Alivio
    Drivetrain
    3 × 9
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Rockhopper Expert 29er 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.

    Handling
    nimblestable
    Rockhopper Expert 29er
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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)

    35 mph

    Rockhopper Expert 29er

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Specialized M4SL fully manipulated alloy frame, 29"" geometry, fully butted, integrated HT, forged dropouts w/ replaceable derailleur hanger, disc only

    Fork

    RockShox Tora TK 29 SL, magnesium lower, 32mm Cr-Mo stanchions, 1 1/8"" alloy steerer, coil spring w/ preload adj. turn key damping w/ LO & external reb. adj.

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm x 118mm

    Headset

    Integrated 1-1/8"" threadless, Campy type full cartridge bearings

    Stem

    3D forged alloy, 7 degree rise, 31.8mm clamp

    Handlebar

    Butted alloy riserbar, 25mm rise, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up

    Saddle

    Specialized Rockhopper XC, Body Geometry, 143mm width, front and rear bumpers

    Seatpost

    Alloy two bolt, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust, 30.9mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Alloy 1pc. body and cage, reflector kit, 9/16""

    Grips

    Specialized Enduro, dual compound Kraton, no flange, 131mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore 9sp Shadow Long cage

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Alivo, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull

    Crank

    Shimano FC-M430-8, Octalink spline

    Shifters

    Shimano SL-M590 Deore trigger

    Cassette

    Shimano HG30, 9-speed, 11-34t

    Chain

    KMC X9 w/ reusable Missing Link

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano BR-M505 hydraulic disc brake, dual piston, 160mm rotor, Rear: Shimano BR-M505 hydraulic disc brake, dual piston, 160mm rotor

    TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano BR-M505 hydraulic

    Wheels
    Rims

    Alex RHD 29"", alloy double wall, pinned w/eyelets

    Spokes

    2mm (14g) stainless

    Front Hub

    Forged alloy, hi/low flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount and flange, QR, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Forged alloy, mid flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount and flanges, cassette, QR, 36h

    Tires

    Front: Specialized The Captain Control, 29x2.0"", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, Rear: Specialized The Captain Control, 29x2.0"", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead

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