This bike has thus far been flawless for me and all my needs. Before I even rode it I swapped the derailleur and shifter with a GX and put on an x01 chain, then a 180mm one up dropper post shimmed to 160mm on an XL frame. Next I'm doing tubeless with a rear insert. It may not be super slack with 170mm front suspension, or have a tapered head tube and what have you, but this bike rides amazingly well on single track and it an incredibly nice hardtail. I got it for $999 during the spring sale which helped quite a bit. Shifting has been immaculate, braking fantastic, whisper quiet. Tubeless and dropper ready. I love this bike.

My old rig is a 95 Stumpjumper M2 which has served me well. I'm stoked with the purchase of my new Rockhopper 29 expert. I know these hardtails are on the lower end, but this bike is a definite upgrade for me at a sweet price. I look forward to years of riding this rig!

Great bike for the money.

Well this is my first real mountain bike and I’m very pleased. Bike feels great good brakes rides well and looks amazing.

Ordering from the store was straightforward, and I found the web content helpful when researching the features of each model vs. the price. Shipping was reasonable ($75), and the package contained both decent assembly instructions and the tools (small torque wrench and air fork pump) necessary to build the bike. From unboxing to tuned and torqued bike took about three hours, a "well done" to Specialized for delivering a partially-assembled bike that the consumer can finish without taking it to a shop. Paint, frame-welds, and components are first-rate. Bike shifts smoothly on steep (15%) switchbacks, rides smoothy over broken basalt, and brakes are adequate to quick descents, despite my 220lbs and "spirited" ride-style. Overall a great purchase experience, would recommend to a friend, or do it again.

Great bike for the money. Bike handles great on the trails!

Seems all components is a high quality materials, i chose this model to be starting in the MTB segment, the lifetime warranty of the frame make me more comfortable to get the support from specialized

Really like the dark green paint, geometry and size of the XL frame are a good fit for me at 6’2. SRAM components preform well, Judy is good on the road and XC trails, seems well made and should be a dependable bike. Good for fitness but probably not MTB racing.

I bout the bike couple of weeks ago an its great

Smooth-shifting and braking. I love it

The recent sale price made this bike an incredible deal. The SRAM Eagle SX components are outstanding. The frame is light and strong. The air shock has a nice feel. Unless you really need a rear shock, this hardtail would be more than enough bike for almost anybody. Totally satisfied. I am glad the rims are TL compatible. Once the current tires wear, I will swap them for tubeless tires and valves.

I got this bike a few months ago after my first race and it’s been great. I haven’t raced it yet, but it’s handled well on trail and road when I go on training rides.

Great first mountain bike for a 67 year old man wanting to learn the finer points of mountain bike riding. Have a steep 800 foot hill near to my house with a lot of loose gravel. I can easily ride back down safely while building balance and a feel for the gravel. I have an XL frame on my Rockhooper Expert 29 that can handle my 215 lbs with ease. The Disk Brakes work great and the bike only weighs 30 lbs. It's a lot of fun and great exercise. Very happy with my purchase...

I’m 52 and this is my first mountain bike. I absolutely love it! A little scary but so much fun. I tried several models and this one felt the best, even over more expensive bikes. I’ve added a dropper seat post and some new grips. It’s light weight, the gears are perfect for mountains of East Tennessee. I love it! Thanks Specialized!

Just picked one of these up for my 12 yr old son who is new to MTB and plans to get into racing this year. It's a nice entry bike. A few things missing - tapered head tube and through axels, but overall a nice, light bike. The SRAM SX group has more plastic than I would like, but performs well. I figure this will serve him over the next two years until HS, if he sticks with it and continues to race I will upgrade. Got it for a good price during this Spring sale.

Higher quality than expected! Set up was a breeze and I’ve never put a bike together before. Fits good on me love the scram cassette and lever and everything was good! Totally recommend this bike! The shipping on the other hand! Lol well well welll.. FedEx lost my package yes the giant box with a bike in it! Small thing to make a better experience is to use higher quality shipping labels! They don’t get misreads at the carrier!

Great and reliable bike. Best bike I've owned.

Riding to Racing, Shifting to breaking , Ultimately Best Bike

You can’t go wrong with specialized.

Everything I wanted and more.

Great value for the $. Looking forward to some quality offroading as soon as warmer temps finally appear. 👍

This bike replaces my 27.5 hardtail with mechanical disc brakes. And let me begin by saying that these hydraulic brakes with resin pads are amazing! The comfortable stopping power increases safety greatly as does the wider handlebars, 4 in wider than what I had before. The SRAM shifting is flawless. I appreciate the front air shock, being able to add or release air as well as lockout the fork for climbing. This bike is well suited for intermediate trails but using good judgment and knowing when to walk your bike, you can dabble with some black diamonds as well. I appreciate the internal cable routing that I will be using for a dropper post. I have taken this bike out for three rides, about 33 miles with about 5600 ft of climbing. I .was concerned for the first 5 minutes that I wouldn't like the saddle and then it became very comfortable. I'm riding a medium and at 5-9 it fits me perfect with a comfortable reach and stand over height.

My new Rockhopper 29 Elite was an amazing deal in price, considering it has an incredible pairing of components. I’ve hit some light trails and sandy areas of Florida and I’m very impressed with what I can put this bike through.

Absolutely lobve the feel and ride of my Rockhopper Expert 29er.

The most amazing light wait hardtail I've ever ridden. Never ridden a bike that is good at tech,jumps,flow and climbing this is an amazing all rounder bike the only downside to this beast is that it doesn't come with a dropper but comes at an amazing affordable price. The shock works like a charm and the climbing capability on this bike is what impresses me the most.

If you're viewing bikes in this category, I am guessing your new to the sport or a returning rider? I am the latter, but either way you wont be disappointed. The bikes geometry is solid. It rides dead quiet down the trail with no squeak's, rattles, or chain slap. The 29 wheel set is extremely fun for rolling over terrain. Tire width seems to be the sweet spot, and tubeless is an absolute dream here in SW Colorado. I am a 180 lb intermediate rider and the Judy at 100mm does its job and holds it composure/air just fine. The 1x 12 drive train is pure simplicity. The SRAM brakes have allot of modulation, but plenty of 'bite' when needed. Short of pedals, I didn't feel the need to rush out and upgrade anything on the bike. I think the biggest consideration between this and upper models would be the lack of 'boost' axels and the non tapered top tube, as this will dictate future upgrade options. Over-all I am extremely happy with my purchase.

So far so good for 50yo rider of the storm.

I haven't been riding in years. I had a couple of Hard Rocks in my younger days, decided to get back into it, and chose this Rockhopper. Best purchase ever, it feels like I've never stopped riding! The Rock Shox makes for riding the streets and and trails smooth. Had the bike shipped to my home, assembly was a breeze. Would definitely recommend to any new rider!.

Great bike.

ThIS VERSION of the rockhopper has bigger cassette 1x12, and SRAM SX EAGLE crank and well it is smoother and shifting is swifter than the rock hopper comp. Shoot for the expert as i have both MT BIKES. If you need a hard tail commuter get the EXPERT version.

I love this rig! It's a great climber, with that Eagle drivetrain, and it's stable and rolls over just about anything. I own the original 26er, from twenty years ago, and still use it! So i figgered if I get twenty years out of this bike than I'll be happy with that. I can't recommend this bike enough. The service was quick, it was packaged very well, and I can't think of anything they could've done better. It also came with a digital fork pump and a torque tool, unexpectedly.

We would also like some sizes on 27.5 wheels at specialized rockhopper expert

Love this bike so much, Rides amazing, The air shocks are so smooth and I love the Gloss Lagoon blue because of how bold it is! Definitely would recommend this bike! BUY IT!!!

Sick bike I love it

In my opinion this is a perfect bike for someone new to the sport. Quality components and great design. I feel confident on trails being in the driver seat of this magnificent beast.

I waited for a few hundred miles before submitting this review. I purchased the Rock Hopper Expert 29 and couldn't be happier. The bike has been flawless, easy quite shifting, comfortable for long rides, and the braking is good also.

I couldn’t be happier with my Rockhopper Expert! It hit all th right buttons: hydraulic brakes, wider handle bars, comfortable grips, RockShok front struts, and 12 speeds. The frame is a solid build, with the preferred elliptical frame rather than circular. Tires and wheels are awesome! I would have preferred about 5-6 more teeth on the front sprocket - I was always looking for a higher gear to shift to. But hills were easy enough to climb, and I learned to slow down and enjoy the ride! Heartily recommend!, It’s light weight,

I purchased the bike over the phone at a bike store 60 miles away because it was out of stock near my home! I had to wait six days on my day off to get it! (So excited!) My first ride I was amazed how this bike felt from the ride to the brakes and looks. I highly recommend this bike!