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2019 Men's Rockhopper Expert

4.5

10 Reviews

The Rockhopper Expert 29 is the perfect bike to begin your dive into the XC world.…

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The Rockhopper Expert 29 is the perfect bike to begin your dive into the XC world. That's because we built it to be light, durable, and exceedingly capable, but how we did it is almost as fun as riding it.

It starts with our new A1 SL alloy frame that features Boost™ QR 141 spacing, internal cable routing, and optimized tube shapes that save weight and give clean lines to the frame. Lastly, our Sport XC 29 geometry adjusts the reach, angles, and standover height to make for an improved fit across the size range. This is sure to keep you ripping and confident while heading both up and down the trail.

This Rockhopper comes spec'd with a mix of durable Shimano components, powerful Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, a grippy Ground Control front tire and Fast Trak at the rear, and an SR Suntour XCR-Air fork with just the right amount of travel.

  • The frame is constructed from lightweight A1 SL Aluminum in order to provide a compliant, durable platform to support our acclaimed XC Sport 29 Geometry. Combined, you get a bike that's more than efficient on climbs and descends just as well.

  • SR Suntour XCR-Air fork features 80/90/100mm (size-specific) of suspension travel that swings well above its weight class.

  • Shimano Deore rear derailleur provides crisp, reliable shifting that you can count on when the going gets rough. With it, you'll be able to precisely move through the wide gear range to make cruising the flats almost as easy climbing those hills.

Technical Specifications

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FRAMESET

FRAME

A1 SL Aluminum, Sport XC 29 Geometry, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, Boost QR 141x9mm forged dropouts, chainstay-mounted disc brake, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger

SUSPENSION

FORK

SR Suntour XCR-Air 29, rebound adjust, air spring, 46mm offset, 80/90/100mm of travel (size-specific)

COCKPIT

SEAT BINDER

Alloy, QR clamp, 34.9mm

STEM

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

HANDLEBARS

Stout XC, double-butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 31.8mm

GRIPS

Specialized MTB Grip, lock-on

SADDLE

Henge Sport, steel rails, 143mm

SEATPOST

Alloy, 12mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm

BRAKES

REAR BRAKE

Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160mm

FRONT BRAKE

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

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

microSHIFT FD-M462, 2-speed

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano Deore 9-speed

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano Acera, RapidFire Plus, 9-speed

CASSETTE

SunRace, 9-Speed, 11-36t

CHAIN

KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™

CRANKSET

Stout, forged alloy, 2x9

CHAINRINGS

Alloy, Steel, 36/22T

BOTTOM BRACKET

Square taper, 73mm, internal bearings

WHEELS & TIRES

RIMS

Stout XC 29, 25mm internal width, disc-specific, 2Bliss Ready

FRONT HUB

Shimano, Center Lock™ disc, 9x100mm spacing, quick-release, 28h

REAR HUB

Shimano, Center Lock™ disc, 9x141mm spacing, quick-release, 32h

SPOKES

Stainless, 14g, black

FRONT TIRE

Ground Control Sport, 29x2.3"

REAR TIRE

Fast Trak Sport, 29x2.1"

INNER TUBES

Presta, 40mm valve

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Specialized Dirt

* 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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Crank Length165MM170MM175MM175MM175MM175MM
Handlebar Width750MM750MM750MM750MM750MM750MM
Stem Length45MM60MM70MM70MM90MM90MM
Saddle Width143mm143mm143mm143mm143mm143mm
Seatpost Length350MM350MM400MM400MM400MM400MM
Stack586mm595mm605mm619mm633mm633mm
Reach380mm395mm418mm441mm462mm474mm
Head Tube Length95mm95mm95mm110mm125mm125mm
Head Tube Angle69.8°69.8°69.8°69.8°69.8°69.8°
BB Height312.5mm312.5mm312.5mm312.5mm312.5mm312.5mm
BB Drop57.5mm57.5mm57.5mm57.5mm57.5mm57.5mm
Trail82mm82mm82mm82mm82mm82mm
Fork Length, Full486mm496mm506mm506mm506mm506mm
Fork Rake/Offset51mm51mm51mm51mm51mm51mm
Front Center631mm650mm676mm704mm730mm742mm
Chainstay Length440mm440mm440mm440mm440mm440mm
Wheelbase1065mm1084mm1110mm1138mm1164mm1176mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal548mm567mm594mm622mm648mm660mm
Bike Standover Height719mm765mm776mm807mm837mm861mm
Seat Tube Length370mm400mm430mm470mm520mm560mm
Seat Tube Angle74°73.9°73.8°73.7°73.6°73.6°
Geometry

Rider Reviews

4.5

10 Reviews

 

Melhor custo benefício na categoria intermediária

Quadro de construção excepcional, soldas imperceptíveis, leve e confiável. Seu design é sofisticado e simples. Todo conjunto é muito confiável e apresenta qualidade superior com o melhor custo-benefício dentre as MTBs intermediárias.


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Melhor custo benefício na categoria intermediária

Quadro de construção excepcional, soldas imperceptíveis, leve e confiável. Seu design é sofisticado e simples. Todo conjunto é muito confiável e apresenta qualidade superior com o melhor custo-benefício dentre as MTBs intermediárias.


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Maispoeira

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Perfect bike.

I recently got serious about doing some trail riding and enjoying life. I'm having a blast and my rockhopper makes me feel like I've been riding off road all my life. My previous bike was much lower quality"" not being a snob"" but it was the reason I could not seriously enjoy trails before. Now with a bike that can perform I'm loving it and getting deeper into cycling. I'm completely happy with my purchase.


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Xstein81

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Exelente pro meu uso como iniciante

A bike é exelente pro que se propõe que é início no mtb, só uma observação, se ela tivesse deixado espaço para futuros upgrades seria perfeita, não consegui alterar os Cubos devido a não aceitar cubos mais atuais rolamentados, no mais achei a bike muito acertada em sua geometria


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Ferreira P.

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Rockhopper Expert 2019

je recommande ce VTT super bien pour faire des bonnes ballade et des randonnées


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Baptiste C.

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Rockhopper Expert 2019

je recommande ce VTT super bien pour faire des bonnes ballade et des randonnées


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Baptiste C.

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Great bike!

I have a Rockhopper expert i bought last year. I have about 220 miles all trail miles and the perfoemance has been great. I wasnt crazy about the color choices for last year but thats my only complaint. Good bike, feels great, good jumper.. I enjoy it everytime i ride. I upgraded the tires to Maxxis and some specialized equipment pedals and rolled out.


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Bo

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I love this bike

It's so like, brakes are great. This is my first mountain bike and I love it. I read the other review, it was probably a fluke. Either an operator error or an error in assembly. I'm very happy with this purchase and would certainly recommend to a friend. My dad and older brother always rode specialized. My sister and I both just purchased rockhopper and they're great.


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Jason

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Avoid this model bicycle!!

After waiting a week for this bicycle to be put together, within the first five minutes of me riding this bike the front forks aluminum casting vertically sheared and send me to the ground instantaneously on flat ground while only performing basic maneuverability of the brand new bicycle!! I instantly brought the bicycle back to the bike shop where I purchased it and the mechanic and of the owner of the place said they never seen anything like it ever. They took the bike from me and tried to offer me a better one in return but unfortunately I am now in no condition to even sit on a bike. I asked the store owner what is going on with the bike and he's opening his own case for quality control and has to send it back to the manufacturer, And recommend I do the same


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Corey. S.

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Le meilleur vtt idéal pour débuter

J'adore cé vélo car c'est l'idéal pour débuter je l'ai recommandé à mon fils à qui le vtt à tout de suite plut donc un grand merci à la marque SPECIALIZED


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