4.5
44 Reviews
All barn-burner and no benchwarmer, the Rockhopper Sport throws out the playbook…
We deliver! Just say when and how.
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All barn-burner and no benchwarmer, the Rockhopper Sport throws out the playbook when it comes to putting performance points on the board while playing some serious defense on behalf of your wallet.
Game-ready with Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes, MicroSHIFT shifting and an SR SunTour XCM fork that’s built to hustle, the Rockhopper Sport can tack up the win on any given Sunday—and the rest of the week too for that matter.
A heart of gold, presented in our lightweight yet durable Premium A1 Aluminum, the Rockhopper’s butted aluminum frame features hydroformed top and downtubes 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.
Bringing our Rx Tune to Rockhopper for the very first time, the lockout-equipped SR Suntour XCM with custom Multi-Circuit damping brings size-specific travel and spring rates to the show in a performance that’s sure to impress while also ensuring consistent geometry, handling and suspension performance, regardless of frame or wheel size.
Beautifully beastly, 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 2x MicroSHIFT drivetrain that offers plenty of range.
Pair dead-reliable hubs from Formula with our 25-millimeter internal diameter, hookless Stout rims for a wheelset hat-trick: strong, light and durable.
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
Fork
SR Suntour XCM 29, 30mm stanchions, Rx Tune, coil spring, QR, 90/100mm travel (size-specific), 42mm offset
Front Brake
Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm
Rear Brake
Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Shift Levers
Microshift, SL-M859R, 2x9
Front Derailleur
microSHIFT FD-M462, 2-speed
Rear Derailleur
Microshift RD-M46L, 9spd
Cassette
SunRace, 9-Speed, 11-36t
Chain
KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™
Crankset
Stout 2x, forged alloy
Bottom Bracket
Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle
Rims
Specialized alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h
Front Hub
Formula 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release, 32H
Rear Hub
Formula SP-2125, 6-Bolt freehub, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Front Tire
Fast Trak Sport, 29x2.35"
Rear Tire
Fast Trak Sport, 29x2.35"
Inner Tubes
Schrader, 40mm valve
Stem
3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree rise
Handlebars
Stout Mini Rise, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Grips
Specialized MTB Grip, lock-on
Saddle
Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mm
SeatPost
Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm
Pedals
Specialized Pedals
* 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.
| S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crank Length | 170mm | 170mm | 175mm | 175mm | 175mm |
| Handlebar Width | 720mm | 740mm | 740mm | 740mm | 740mm |
| Stem Length | 40mm | 60mm | 60mm | 70mm | 70mm |
| Saddle Width | 155mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm |
| Seatpost Length | 350mm | 400mm | 400mm | 400mm | 400mm |
| Front-Center | 672mm | 696mm | 719mm | 745mm | 770mm |
| Reach | 405mm | 425mm | 445mm | 465mm | 485mm |
| Chain-Stay Length | 440mm | 440mm | 440mm | 440mm | 440mm |
| Seat-Tube Length | 360mm | 400mm | 450mm | 500mm | 560mm |
| Stack | 607mm | 616mm | 626mm | 640mm | 654mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 46mm | 46mm | 46mm | 46mm | 46mm |
| Bike Stand-Over Height | 732mm | 754mm | 781mm | 820mm | 853mm |
| Head-Tube Length | 95mm | 95mm | 105mm | 120mm | 135mm |
| Top-Tube Length (horizontal) | 608mm | 630mm | 654mm | 679mm | 586mm |
| Seat-Tube Angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Head-Tube Angle | 68.5° | 68.5° | 68.5° | 68.5° | 68.5° |
| B-B Drop | 62mm | 62mm | 62mm | 62mm | 62mm |
| Fork Length (full) | 505mm | 515mm | 515mm | 515mm | 515mm |
| Wheelbase | 1105mm | 1128mm | 1152mm | 1178mm | 1203mm |
| B-B Height | 310mm | 310mm | 310mm | 310mm | 310mm |
| Trail | 97mm | 97mm | 97mm | 97mm | 97mm |
4.5
44 Reviews