2019 Specialized
Men's Rockhopper Expert
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$1,010| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | Suntour XCR Air |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | Deore, microSHIFT Marvo |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'1" – 6'5"
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May 2020
Updated geometry, an air spring fork, and a 1 x 12-speed drivetrain are the highlights of this budget-friendly hardtail.
Incredible value for this level of capability
SRAM SX Eagle doesn’t shift as crisply as higher-priced drivetrains
Aug 2017 · James Bracey
Specialized has been at pains to keep the Rockhopper Comp's wheels firmly planted in the broadest sense of XC, mainly to appeal to a broad sector of riders.
Ride quality of the aluminium frame
Sensibly specced handlebar width and stem length
Low level spec for the price
Brake and gear shifters difficult to set up perfectly
| Frame | A1 SL Aluminum, Sport XC 29 Geometry, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, Boost QR 141x9mm forged dropouts, chainstay-mounted disc brake, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger |
|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR-Air 29, rebound adjust, air spring, 46mm offset, 80/90/100mm of travel (size-specific) Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Square taper, 73mm, internal bearings |
| Stem | Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Stout XC, double-butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Henge Sport, steel rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Alloy, 12mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Specialized Dirt |
| Grips | Specialized MTB Grip, lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore 9-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | microSHIFT FD-M462, 2-speed |
| Crank | Stout, forged alloy, 2x9, Alloy, Steel, 36/22T |
| Shifters | Shimano Acera, RapidFire Plus, 9-speed |
| Cassette | SunRace, 9-Speed, 11-36t |
| Chain | KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™ |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160/180mm, Rear: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Stout XC 29, 25mm internal width, disc-specific, 2Bliss Ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless, 14g, black |
| Front Hub | Shimano, Center Lock™ disc, 9x100mm spacing, quick-release, 28h |
| Rear Hub | Shimano, Center Lock™ disc, 9x141mm spacing, quick-release, 32h |
| Tires | Front: Ground Control Sport, 29x2.3", Rear: Fast Trak Sport, 29x2.1" |
Last updated March 27
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