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2021 Rockhopper Elite

$1,199.00

4.5

2 Reviews

Yep, we just re-read the spec sheet and still can’t believe it either. The Rockhopper…

Product Details

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Yep, we just re-read the spec sheet and still can’t believe it either. The Rockhopper Elite is one helluva lot of bike.

Air-sprung fork? Let me introduce you to your new friend, Judy. Discerning when it comes to your drivetrain? You’ll find no fault—and no grade too steep—with a wide-range Shimano Deore 1x10 drivetrain. Why stop there? We didn’t, in order to allow you the pleasure of stopping yourself with Shimano’s eager-to-please and oh-so-capable MT200 hydraulic disc brakes.

Each is impressive in their own right, but the magic really lies in how they all come together into a Rockhopper that serves up singletrack with a nice big side of ‘ Whoah, so that’s what a real bike feels like.’

  • A heart of gold, presented in our lightweight yet durable Premium A1 Aluminum, the Rockhopper features butted aluminum tubes in order to keep weight low and strength high, all while providing increased standover clearance, slick internal cable routing and dropper-post compatibility. With the goal of making sure 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.

  • A breath of fresh air at this price point—and plenty north of it, RockShox’s Judy SoloAir brings air-sprung sensitivity and performance to the masses with a killer value proposition: more bang, less buck. The TurnKey damper deftly dishes out travel letting you focus on what’s ahead.

  • Shimano's 1x10 wide-range 10-speed Deore shifiting boasts both the pedigree and performance that legends are made of.

  • Tubeless-ready rims and tires keep your options open and traction on-call.

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

Suspension

Fork

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

Cockpit

SeatPost

Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm

Stem

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

Handlebars

Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm

Saddle

Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mm

Grips

Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on

Brakes

Front Brake

SRAM Level, hydraulic disc, 180/160mm

Rear Brake

SRAM Level, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 10-speed

Shift Levers

Shimano Deore, RapidFire Plus, 10-speed w/ Optical Gear Display

Cassette

SunRace, 11-42t, 10-speed

Chain

KMC, X10, EPT anti-corrosion coating, 10-speed w/ Missing 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

Shimano HB-RM35, Center Lock™ disc, 9x100mm spacing, quick-release, 28h

Rear Hub

Shimano FH-RM35, Center Lock™ disc, 9x135mm spacing, quick-release, 32h

Front Tire

Ground Control, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5x2.3"

Spokes

Stainless, 14g

Rear Tire

Ground Control, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5x2.3"

Inner Tubes

Presta, 40mm valve

Accessories

Pedals

PLATFORM PEDAL,VP,SBC-54,PP (POLYPROPYLENE) BODY,BUSHING BEARING,10B21,9/16 INCH SPINDLE

* 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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XSSM
Crank Length165mm170mm170mm
Handlebar Width700mm720mm740mm
Stem Length35mm45mm60mm
Saddle Width155mm155mm143mm
Seatpost Length300mm350mm400mm
Stack559mm573mm589mm
Reach375mm395mm415mm
Head-Tube Length95mm100mm105mm
Head-Tube Angle68°68°68°
B-B Height310mm310mm310mm
B-B Drop43mm43mm43mm
Trail97mm97mm97mm
Fork Length (full)475mm485mm495mm
Fork Rake/Offset42mm42mm42mm
Front-Center630mm656mm682mm
Chain-Stay Length440mm440mm440mm
Wheelbase1067mm1092mm1118mm
Top-Tube Length (horizontal)541mm565mm589mm
Bike Stand-Over Height658mm695mm735mm
Seat-Tube Length310mm350mm400mm
Seat-Tube Angle73.5°73.5°73.5°
Geometry

Rider Reviews

4.5

2 Reviews

 

Bad cable routing

I got this bike a little over a year ago, and it has been great. Stock pedals are bad, but that’s not a big deal as many people buy their own. However I got an internally routed dropper post and I have no clue how I’m supposed to put the cable through correctly. There is nothing from specialized giving instructions and that really sucks. Also the stock pedals won’t come off but I take that as fault of whoever put it together.

Would Recommend?
Yes!

Name:
Lane

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Outstanding bike for the money

I bought this bike for my 10 year-old son today. My son is 4’6” and the size guide suggested an XS frame, but we tried an XS and a S at the dealer and the S frame just didn’t seem too big for him so we bought the S. I was really concerned that the bike would be too big and heavy for him to handle confidently because his prior bike was a custom built bike with a carbon frame and everything on that bike was the lightest you could buy. My fears proved to be unfounded because we took the bike to a single track trail and he crushed it. I wish I could put my finger on why this bike made such a difference for my son, but I can’t. The wheels on this bike are a little bigger than the wheels on the bike this one replaced (27.5” vs 26”) and they are a little wider (2.3” vs 2.0”), but that just doesn’t seem like it should make that big of a difference, especially given that this bike is significantly heavier than the bike he was riding. It simply didn’t matter to his climbing or control.

Would Recommend?
Yes!

Name:
Kevin

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