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Specialized - Rockhopper Expert

Specialized - Rockhopper Expert

Regular price $999.99 USD
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Excuse the brag, but we’ve really outdone ourselves here. Proving that true trail-taming capability doesn’t have to come at an intimidating price—the Rockhopper Expert is the culmination of 30 years of redefining the relationship between value and performance.

A heart of gold, presented in our lightweight yet durable Premium A1 Aluminum, the Rockhopper’s butted aluminum frame features hydroformed top and downtubes to keep weight low and strength high, all while providing increased standover clearance, slick internal cable routing, and dropper-post compatibility.

To ensure that the Rockhopper offers both the best fit and best performance for every person, no matter their measure, we’ve paired each Rockhopper frame size with the optimal wheel size. The result is a Rockhopper to fit every rider and the assurance that every Rockhopper is rolling on the best-handling wheel for its frame size. 

Beautifully beastly, Tektro hydraulic disc brakes pack a mean bite but deliver their power with a refined, intuitive feel to make for a package that punches way above its pay grade.

Keep things simple with a durable 1x Shimano drivetrain with plenty of range and a clutch-equipped rear derailleur that keeps your ride quiet—and your chain on. 

Pair dead-reliable hubs from Formula with our 25-millimeter internal diameter, hookless Stout rims for a strong, light, and durable wheelset hat trick. 

 

Geometry

XS - 27.5 S - 27.5 M - 27.5 S - 29 M - 29 L - 29 XL - 29 XXL - 29
Crank Length 165mm 170mm 170mm 170mm 170mm 170mm 175mm 175mm
Handlebar Width 700mm 720mm 740mm 720mm 740mm 740mm 740mm 740mm
Stem Length 35mm 45mm 60mm 45mm 60mm 60mm 70mm 70mm
Saddle Width 155mm 155mm 143mm 155mm 143mm 143mm 143mm 143mm
Seatpost Length 300mm 350mm 400mm 350mm 400mm 400mm 400mm 400mm
Wheel Size 27.5in 27.5in 29in 27.5in 29in 29in 29in 29in
Stack 559mm 573mm 607mm 589mm 616mm 626mm 640mm 654mm
Reach 375mm 395mm 405mm 415mm 425mm 445mm 465mm 485mm
Head-Tube Length 95mm 100mm 95mm 105mm 95mm 105mm 120mm 135mm
Head-Tube Angle 68° 68° 68.5° 68° 68.5° 68.5° 68.5° 68.5°
B-B Height 310mm 310mm 310mm 310mm 310mm 310mm 310mm 310mm
B-B Drop 43mm 43mm 62mm 43mm 62mm 62mm 62mm 62mm
Trail 97mm 97mm 97mm 97mm 97mm 97mm 97mm 97mm
Fork Length (full) 475mm 485mm 505mm 495mm 515mm 515mm 515mm 515mm
Fork Rake/Offset 42mm 42mm 46mm 42mm 46mm 46mm 46mm 46mm
Front-Center 630mm 656mm 672mm 682mm 696mm 719mm 745mm 770mm
Chain-Stay Length 440mm 440mm 440mm 440mm 440mm 440mm 440mm 440mm
Wheelbase 1067mm 1092mm 1105mm 1118mm 1128mm 1152mm 1178mm 1203mm
Top-Tube Length (horizontal) 541mm 565mm 586mm 589mm 608mm 630mm 654mm 679mm
Bike Stand-Over Height 658mm 695mm 732mm 735mm 754mm 781mm 820mm 853mm
Seat-Tube Length 310mm 350mm 360mm 400mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 560mm
Seat-Tube Angle 73.5° 73.5° 73.5° 73.5° 73.5° 73.5° 73.5° 73.5°
Crank Length 165mm 165mm 170mm 170mm 170mm 175mm 175mm 175mm
Handlebar Width 700mm 720mm 720mm 740mm 740mm 740mm 740mm 740mm
Stem Length 35mm 45mm 45mm 60mm 60mm 60mm 70mm 70mm
Seat-Post Length 300mm 350mm 350mm 400mm 400mm 400mm 400mm 400mm
Saddle Width 155mm 155mm 155mm 143mm 143mm 143mm 143mm 143mm

Technical Specifications

Frameset

Frame

Specialized A1 premium butted alloy, zero-stack head tube, internal cable routing, 135x9mm forged dropouts, chainstay-mounted disc brake, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger, stealth rack mounts, dropper post compatible

Seat Binder

Alloy, quick release, 34.9

Suspension

Fork

RockShox Judy, Solo Air, Turnkey damper, 46mm offset, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), alloy steerer

Brakes

Front Brake

Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160,180mm

Rear Brake

Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160mm

Drivetrain

Shift Levers

Shimano Deore M5100, 11-speed

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore M5100, SGS, 11-speed

Cassette

Shimano Deore, 11spd, 11-51t

Chain

Shimano CN-LG500, W/QUICK-LINK

Crankset

Stout 1x, forged alloy

Bottom Bracket

Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle

Wheels & Tires

Rims

Specialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width

Front Hub

Formula DC-20, 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release

Rear Hub

Formula DC-22, 6-Bolt freehub, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release

Spokes

Stainless, 14g

Front Tire

Ground Control 2BR, 650B/29x2.35, T5

Rear Tire

Ground Control 2BR, 650B/29x2.35, T5

Inner Tubes

40mm PV 650B/29x1.75-2.4

Cockpit

Stem

Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise

Handlebars

Stout Mini Rise, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm

Grips

Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on

Saddle

Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mm

SeatPost

Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm

Weight

Weight

12.67kg (27 lb, 14.9 oz)

Weight Size

MD

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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