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Rockhopper Expert

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Excuse the brag, but we’ve really outdone ourselves here. Proving that true trail-taming…

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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. 

Technical Specifications

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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

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

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

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.

Geometry

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XS - 27.5S - 27.5M - 27.5S - 29M - 29L - 29XL - 29XXL - 29
Crank Length165mm170mm170mm170mm170mm170mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width700mm720mm740mm720mm740mm740mm740mm740mm
Stem Length35mm45mm60mm45mm60mm60mm70mm70mm
Saddle Width155mm155mm143mm155mm143mm143mm143mm143mm
Seatpost Length300mm350mm400mm350mm400mm400mm400mm400mm
Wheel Size27.5in27.5in29in27.5in29in29in29in29in
Stack559mm573mm607mm589mm616mm626mm640mm654mm
Reach375mm395mm405mm415mm425mm445mm465mm485mm
Head-Tube Length95mm100mm95mm105mm95mm105mm120mm135mm
Head-Tube Angle68°68°68.5°68°68.5°68.5°68.5°68.5°
B-B Height310mm310mm310mm310mm310mm310mm310mm310mm
B-B Drop43mm43mm62mm43mm62mm62mm62mm62mm
Trail97mm97mm97mm97mm97mm97mm97mm97mm
Fork Length (full)475mm485mm505mm495mm515mm515mm515mm515mm
Fork Rake/Offset42mm42mm46mm42mm46mm46mm46mm46mm
Front-Center630mm656mm672mm682mm696mm719mm745mm770mm
Chain-Stay Length440mm440mm440mm440mm440mm440mm440mm440mm
Wheelbase1067mm1092mm1105mm1118mm1128mm1152mm1178mm1203mm
Top-Tube Length (horizontal)541mm565mm586mm589mm608mm630mm654mm679mm
Bike Stand-Over Height658mm695mm732mm735mm754mm781mm820mm853mm
Seat-Tube Length310mm350mm360mm400mm400mm450mm500mm560mm
Seat-Tube Angle73.5°73.5°73.5°73.5°73.5°73.5°73.5°73.5°
Crank Length165mm165mm170mm170mm170mm175mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width700mm720mm720mm740mm740mm740mm740mm740mm
Stem Length35mm45mm45mm60mm60mm60mm70mm70mm
Seat-Post Length300mm350mm350mm400mm400mm400mm400mm400mm
Saddle Width155mm155mm155mm143mm143mm143mm143mm143mm
Geometry

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Rider Reviews

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Rock it!

Purchased the RH for it's versatility. It is a 29 QR bike so I can use my (nice) gravel 700c wheel set for all around riding. When hitting the trails, wham! put on the original wheels. Put on clipless pedals, Jones Bar and soon a dropper. It's not a perfect gravel bike or the best shredding MTB but it should be a great all around go anywhere ride. Thanks specialized for the included torque wrench and bit set. Easy assembly.


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Tom S.

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