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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Frame
    Aluminum
    RockShox
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    26″
    Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    Deore
    Drivetrain
    3 × 9
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Rockhopper SL is a 26″ 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 SL
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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)

    31 mph

    Rockhopper SL

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Specialized M4 fully manipulated alloy frame, fully butted, ORE DT, asymmetrical seat stays, forged dropouts w/ replaceable derailleur hanger, disc only

    Fork

    RockShox Dart 3 SL, 80/100mm, 1 piece magnesium lower, alloy steerer, adj. reb. damping w/ LO and preload adj. size-specific spring rates, disc only

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

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

    Headset

    1-1/8"" threadless, Campy style semi-cartridge bearings

    Stem

    3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7 degree rise, 31.8mm clamp

    Handlebar

    Butted alloy riserbar, 25mm rise, 660mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 7 degree up sweep

    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 body and cage, 9/16""

    Grips

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

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano RD-M592 Deore Shadow, long cage

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Deore, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, bottom pull

    Crank

    Shimano FC-M442, Octalink Spline

    Shifters

    Shimano SL-590 Deore trigger

    Cassette

    Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11-34t

    Chain

    KMC X9 w/ reuseable Missing Link

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro Auriga Pro, hydraulic disc, dual piston w/ 160mm rotor, Rear: Tektro Auriga Pro, hydraulic disc, dual piston w/ 160mm rotor

    TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Tektro Auriga Pro

    Wheels
    Rims

    Alex RHD 26"", pinned, alloy double wall, eyelets, 28h front and 32h rear

    Spokes

    2mm (14g) stainless

    Front Hub

    Forged alloy, hi/low flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount, 28h

    Rear Hub

    Forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount, cassette, 32h

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, wire bead, Rear: Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, wire bead

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