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2011 Specialized

Rockhopper

A 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components and avid mechanical disc brakes.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail
ForkSuntour XCR
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 8
GroupsetX5, X4
BrakesAvid Mechanical Disc
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Gearing

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

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48 km/h

Rockhopper

44 km/h

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Reviews
MBR
Tested: Specialized Rockhopper £700 - MBR

Dec 2011 · Danny Milner

Few companies have as much experience building hardtails as Specialized. The 2011 Rockhopper proves that it has still got what it takes to build a great one.

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BikeRadar
Specialized Rockhopper Comp review

Aug 2011 · Seb Rogers

It may not swallow boulders whole, but the Rockhopper Comp is a seriously good trail bike

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized M4 fully manipulated alloy frame, fully butted, externally relieved HT, forged dropouts w/ replaceable derailleur hanger, disc only

Fork

SR Suntour SF11-XCR-DS-26-LO-SP, mag. lower, 30mm steel stanchions, hyd. damping w/ lock out and custom tuned spike valve

Bottom Bracket

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

Headset

1-1/8"" threadless, loose ball

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

Plastic platform, toe-clip compatible, reflectors, 9/16""

Grips

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

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X.5 8sp Mid cage

Front Derailleur

Shimano Altus, 34.9mm clamp

Crank

SR SunTour, Octalink spline

Shifters

SRAM X.4 trigger

Cassette

SRAM PG-830, 8-speed, 11-32t

Chain

KMC X8 w/ reusable Missing Link

Brakes

Front: Avid BB5, mechanical disc, 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotor, Rear: Avid BB5, mechanical disc, 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotor

TypeAvid Mechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Alloy, linear pull

Wheels
Rims

Alex RHD 26"", 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, 28h

Rear Hub

Forged alloy, mid flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount and flanges, cassette, QR, 32h

Tires

Front: Specialized The Captain Sport, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, wire bead, Rear: Specialized The Captain Sport, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, wire bead

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