2018 Men's Rockhopper Expert
$925
4.8
12 Reviews
The Rockhopper Expert is the perfect bike to begin your dive into the XC world. That's…
Product Details
The Rockhopper Expert 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 has optimized tube shapes which save weight while dramatically improving aesthetics. To go along with these clean new lines, the new Rockhopper also has internal cable routing to further clean up 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, grippy Ground Control tires, and an SR Suntour XCR-Air fork with just the right amount of travel.
The frame is constructed from lightweight A1 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 with equal aplomb.
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
FRAMESET
FRAME
A1 SL Aluminum, Sport XC 29 Geometry, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, 135x9mm forged dropouts, chainstay-mounted disc brake, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger
SEAT BINDER
Alloy, QR clamp, 34.9mm
SUSPENSION
FORK
SR Suntour XCR-Air 29, rebound adjust, air spring, tapered alloy steerer, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), 46mm offset
WHEELS
RIMS
Stout XC 25 29, alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm internal width, 28/32h
FRONT HUB
Shimano Center Lock, disc, 100x9mm QR, 28h
REAR HUB
Shimano Center Lock, disc, 135x9mm QR, 32h
SPOKES
Stainless, 14g, black
FRONT TIRE
Ground Control Sport, Flak Jacket flat protection, wire bead, 29x2.3"
REAR TIRE
Ground Control Sport, Flak Jacket flat protection, wire bead, 29x2.1"
INNER TUBES
Presta, 40mm valve
DRIVETRAIN
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano Altus FD-M371, 34.9mm clamp, down-swing
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano Deore, 9-speed
SHIFT LEVERS
Shimano Acera 3x9
CASSETTE
Sunrace, 9-speed, 11-34t
CHAIN
KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™
CRANKSET
Stout, forged alloy, 3x9
CHAINRINGS
44/32/22T
BOTTOM BRACKET
Square taper, 73mm, internal bearings
COCKPIT
STEM
Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise
HANDLEBARS
Stout double-butted alloy, 10mm rise, 10-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 720mm width, 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-M315, hydraulic disc, resin pads, 160mm rotor
FRONT BRAKE
Shimano BR-M315, hydraulic disc, resin pads, 180/160mm rotor
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
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crank Length | 165MM | 170MM | 175MM | 175MM | 175MM |
| Handlebar Width | 720MM | 720MM | 720MM | 720MM | 720MM |
| Stem Length | 60MM | 70MM | 90MM | 100MM | 110MM |
| Saddle Width | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm |
| Seatpost Length | 350MM | 350MM | 400MM | 400MM | 400MM |
| Stack | 586mm | 595mm | 605mm | 619mm | 633mm |
| Reach | 380mm | 395mm | 418mm | 441mm | 462mm |
| Head Tube Length | 110mm | 125mm | 95mm | 95mm | 95mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.8° | 69.8° | 69.8° | 69.8° | 69.8° |
| BB Height | 312.5mm | 312.5mm | 312.5mm | 312.5mm | 312.5mm |
| BB Drop | 57.5mm | 57.5mm | 57.5mm | 57.5mm | 57.5mm |
| Trail | 82mm | 82mm | 82mm | 82mm | 82mm |
| Fork Length, Full | 486mm | 496mm | 506mm | 506mm | 506mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 51mm | 51mm | 51mm | 51mm | 51mm |
| Front Center | 631mm | 650mm | 676mm | 704mm | 730mm |
| Chainstay Length | 435mm | 435mm | 435mm | 435mm | 435mm |
| Wheelbase | 1060mm | 1078mm | 1104mm | 1133mm | 1159mm |
| Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 549mm | 568mm | 595mm | 623mm | 649mm |
| Bike Standover Height | 715mm | 750mm | 775mm | 814mm | 845mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 370mm | 400mm | 430mm | 470mm | 520mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.6° | 73.7° | 73.8° | 73.9° | 74° |
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4.8
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