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Rockhopper
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.
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$550| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | Suntour XCT |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 8 |
| Groupset | Tourney, Altus |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
158cm – 167cm
165cm – 173cm
169cm – 180cm
177cm – 186cm
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May 2021 · Alex Evans
Perfectly adequate for blue-graded trails, but its geometry limits its potential to help you progress
Fast-rolling tyres with plenty of grip for trail centres
Solid performance for beginner riders
Fork let down by sticky action
Geometry limits bike’s upgrade potential
2x drivetrain is dated compared to the competition
Dec 2020
The Rockhopper Expert sits atop Specialized's entry-level cross country range. It’s light and the frame is pretty well-shaped, but the spec leaves a lot to be desired and the price sits at a confused spot in Spesh’s line up. Canyon Grand Canyon AL SL 7.0 review Specialized Epic Expert Carbon Evo 2020 review The best mountain bikes you can buy for under £1,500 - full sus and hardtails The Specialized Rockhopper Expert is built around a reasonably light alloy frame, runs a 120mm fork, and rolls on 29” wheels.
May 2020 · Cory Benson
Specialized's new Rockhopper is the best they've ever made - affordable singletrack MTB performance for everyone, in 9 size range across all wheel sizes!
May 2020 · Bobby Lea
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 alloy, Sport XC 29 Geometry, zero-stack head tube, internal cable routing, 135x9mm forged dropouts, chainstay-mounted disc brake, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger |
|---|---|
| Fork | SR SunTour XCT 30, Rx Tune, coil spring, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), 46mm offset Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | Square-tapered, 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 | Specialized Bridge, size specific, 143/155mm |
| Seatpost | Alloy, 12mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Specialized Dirt |
| Grips | Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TX, 8-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Altus FD-M315 2-Speed |
| Crank | Stout 2x, forged alloy, 22/36T |
| Shifters | Shimano EF505, hydraulic, 2x8-speed |
| Cassette | SunRace, 8-speed, 11-34t |
| Chain | KMC X8EPT, 8-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™ |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180/160mm, Rear: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless, 14g |
| Front Hub | Shimano, Center Lock™ disc, 9x100mm spacing, quick-release, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Shimano, Center Lock™ disc, 9x135mm spacing, quick-release, 32h |
| Tires | Front: Ground Control Sport, 29x2.3", Rear: Fast Trak Sport, 29x2.3" |
First added 6 November
Last updated 27 March
Not listed for 2,259 days