Specialized Rockhopper Expert 29"

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.

Features

• 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, Shimano 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 SRAM 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.

Tech spec

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, 180mm
• Rear Brake: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm

Drivetrain

• Shift Levers: SRAM SX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
• Cassette: SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50t
• Chain: SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
• Crankset: Stylo Cranks
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM Powerspline

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 27.5/29X2.35
• Rear Tire: Ground Control 2BR 27.5/29X2.35
• Inner Tubes: Standard, Presta Valve

Cockpit

• Handlebars: Alloy Mini Rise, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
• Stem: 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree rise
• Grips: Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on
• Saddle: Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mm
• SeatPost: Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm
• Pedals: Specialized Body Geometry Fitness, Platform, Plastic

Producer's weight: 13.12 kg (size MD)

Producer's note: The prices, specifications and photos may change during the season