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A 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | Suntour XCR |
| Wheels | 26″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 3 × 9 |
| Groupset | Alivio, Acera |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |

Jun 2013 · Alan Muldoon
Good components made the Specialized Rockhopper a real contender in MBR's Hardtail of the Year — but how did it fare in the final reckoning?

Apr 2013 · Steve Worland
A frame as well sorted as the Rockhopper Comp’s can handle the cost of upgrades
| Frame | Specialized M4 fully manipulated alloy frame, fully butted, disc only, externally relieved HT, forged dropouts w/ replaceable derailleur hanger |
|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour XCR (SF11-XCR-DS-26-LO-SP), magnesium lower, 30mm steel stanchions, 1-1/8"" alloy steerer, hyd. damping w/ Specialized Spike Valve and alloy LO cartridge, XS/S: 80mm, M-XXL: 100mm travel Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 73mm |
| Headset | Integrated 1-1/8"" threadless, Campy-style, full cartridge bearings |
| Stem | 3D forged 6061 alloy, 4 bolt clamp, 7º rise, 31.8mm |
| Handlebar | XC riser bar, double butted alloy, 8º backsweep, 6º upsweep, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Specialized Body Geometry Rockhopper, steel rails, 143mm width |
| Seatpost | Alloy, 2 bolt head, 30.9mm, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Composite plastic body, loose ball w/ reflectors |
| Grips | Specialized Body Geometry XCT Men's, dual compound, Kraton rubber, closed end, 130mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Alivio, 9-speed, SGS cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Acera, 9-speed, 34.9mm clamp, top-swing, dual-pull |
| Crank | SR Suntour, 9-speed, Octalink spline |
| Shifters | Shimano Acera, 9-speed Rapidfire plus, SL type w/ optical display |
| Cassette | Shimano 9-speed, 11-34t |
| Chain | KMC X-9, 9-speed, reusable Missing Link |
| Brakes | Front: Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 160mm 6-bolt rotor, Rear: Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 160mm 6-bolt rotor Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Tektro Draco hydraulic |
| Rims | Alex RH Disc 26"", alloy double-wall, 28mm, pinned, 32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless, 2.0mm (14g) |
| Front Hub | Formula disc hub, high-low flange, double-sealed loose ball, machined disc mount, QR, 32h |
| Rear Hub | SBC rear disc hub, cassette, QR axle, double-sealed loose ball, polished races, machined disc mount and flanges, 19mm contact, 32h |
| Tires | Front: Specialized The Captain Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 26x2.0"", Rear: Specialized The Captain Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 26x2.0"" |
First added 9 July
Last updated 9 July
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