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2012 Rockhopper Expert

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The Rockhopper is a time-tested XC hardtail built for cruising fire roads and slicing…

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Product Details

The Rockhopper is a time-tested XC hardtail built for cruising fire roads and slicing through singletrack. The Expert model features a RockShox XC30 fork and Shimano BR-M446 hydraulic disc brakes.

Shimano dual-piston hydraulic disc brakes assure solid, worry-free braking performance under any conditions
Shimano 9-speed, 11-34t cassette offers gearing options for a variety of fitness levels.
Shimano 9-speed, 11-34t cassette offers gearing options for a variety of fitness levels.
Shimano 9-speed, 11-34t cassette offers gearing options for a variety of fitness levels.
Fully butted M4 alloy frame for lightweight confidence over the roughest trails
80 or 100mm-travel RockShox XC30 fork with external rebound/preload adjust for quick fine-tuning and lockout to minimise bobbing on long climbs
Shimano crankset with forged alloy arms and Octalink-splined BB interface means greater durability and better shifting performance, sealed cartridge bearing BB is reliable and easy to service
Shimano 9-speed, 11-34t cassette offers gearing options for a variety of fitness levels.

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

Specialized M4 fully manipulated alloy frame, fully butted, disc only, externally relieved HT, forged dropouts w/ replaceable derailleur hanger

HEADSET

Integrated 1-1/8" threadless, Campy-style, full cartridge bearings

SEAT BINDER

34.9mm, forged alloy, extruded QR lever

SUSPENSION

FORK

RockShox XC30 TK SL, magnesium lower, 30mm Cr-Mo stanchions, 1-1/8" alloy steerer, coil spring w/ preload adj., TurnKey damping w/ LO & external reb. adj., XS/S: 80mm, M-XXL: 100mm travel

WHEELS

RIMS

Alex RH Disc 26", alloy double-wall, 28mm, pinned, 32h

FRONT HUB

Formula disc hub, high-low flange, double-sealed loose ball, polished races, machined disc mount, 21mm contact, QR, 32h

REAR HUB

Formula rear disc hub, cassette, double-sealed loose ball, polished races, machined disc mount and flanges, 19mm contact, QR, 32h

SPOKES

Stainless, 2.0mm (14g)

FRONT TYRE

Specialized The Captain Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, aramid bead, dual compound, 26x2.0"

REAR TYRE

Specialized The Captain Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, aramid bead, dual compound, 26x2.0"

INNER TUBES

Presta valve

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano Alivio, 9-speed, 34.9mm clamp, top-swing, dual-pull

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano SLX Shadow, 9-speed, SGS cage

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano Alivio, 9-speed Rapidfire plus, SL type w/ optical display

CASSETTE

Shimano 9-speed, 11-34t

CHAIN

KMC X-9, 9-speed, reusable Missing Link

CRANKSET

Shimano Alivio, 3pc, 9-speed, Octalink spline

CHAINRINGS

44/32/22, replaceable

BOTTOM BRACKET

Shimano, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 73mm

COCKPIT

SEATPOST

Forged 6061 alloy, 2 bolt head, 30.9mm, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust

STEM

Specialized 3D forged 6061 alloy, 4bolt clamp, 7º rise, 31.8mm

HANDLEBARS

XC riser bar, double butted alloy, 8º backsweep, 6º upsweep, 31.8mm

GRIPS

Specialized Body Geometry XCT Men's, dual compound, Kraton rubber, closed end, 130mm

SADDLE

Specialized Body Geometry Rockhopper, steel rails, 143mm width

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

Shimano BR-M446 hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 180mm 6-bolt rotor

REAR BRAKE

Shimano BR-M446 hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 160mm 6-bolt rotor

BRAKE LEVERS

Shimano BR-M446, hydraulic lever

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Alloy 1pc. body and cage, reflector kit, 9/16"

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colourway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

	13.0	15.5	17.5	19.0	21.0	23.0
Top Tube Length (Horizontal)	545mm	571mm	596mm	615mm	640mm	660mm
Top Tube Length (Actual)	531mm	547mm	570mm	589mm	617mm	641mm
Seat Tube Length, Center to Top	330mm	394mm	445mm	483mm	533mm	584mm
Bottom Bracket Drop	31mm	31mm	31mm	31mm	31mm	31mm
Bottom Bracket Height	305mm	305mm	305mm	305mm	305mm	305mm
Wheel Base	1033mm	1059mm	1085mm	1105mm	1131mm	1152mm
Standover Height	695mm	738mm	774mm	802mm	836mm	872mm
Stack	563mm	563mm	588mm	597mm	616mm	634mm
Reach	359mm	399mm	416mm	432mm	452mm	466mm
Head Tube Length	120mm	120mm	130mm	140mm	160mm	180mm
Head Tube Angle	70°	70°	70°	70°	70°	70°
Chainstay Length	426mm	426mm	426mm	426mm	426mm	426mm
Seat Tube Angle	73°	73°	73°	73°	73°	73°
Crank Length	170mm	170mm	175mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	660mm	680mm	680mm	680mm	680mm	680mm
Stem Length	60mm	75mm	75mm	90mm	90mm	105mm
Seatpost Length	300mm	350mm	350mm	400mm	400mm	400mm