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2012 Rockhopper Comp 29

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

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Gloss Red/Blk/Wht

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Product Details

The Rockhopper is a time-tested XC hardtail built for cruising fire roads and slicing through singletrack. Equipped with Avid Elixir 1 hydraulic disc brakes and a custom-tuned SR Suntour suspension fork with lockout, the Rockhopper Comp 29er combines performance with value in a package every rider will appreciate.

Double-butted, flat alloy handlebar designed for navigating singletrack terrain
Shimano 9-speed, 11-34t cassette offers gearing options for a variety of terrain types
Specialized The Captain Sport tires lend a perfect knob pattern for diverse conditions
Shimano 9-speed, 11-34t cassette offers gearing options for a variety of terrain types
Custom-tuned 29" SR Suntour suspension fork with hydraulic damping and proprietary Spike Valve, lockout with lightweight magnesium lowers, and alloy steerer deliver the supple ride qualities of a high-end fork
Specialized The Captain Sport tires lend a perfect knob pattern for diverse conditions
Shimano crankset with forged alloy arms and sealed cartridge bearing, Octalink-splined BB interface means greater durability, better shifting performance and ease of maintenance
Shimano Deore Shadow 9-speed rear derailleur and Rapidfire trigger shifters for reliable, high-end performance
Fully butted M4 alloy frame with 29er trail geometry for better control, leverage, and bump performance

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

Specialized M4 29"" 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

WHEELS

RIMS

Alex RH Disc 29"", alloy double-wall, 28mm, pin joint, 32h

FRONT HUB

Formula disc hub, high-low flange, double-sealed loose ball, machined disc mount, QR, 32h

REAR HUB

Forged alloy, mid flange, double-sealed, ground race, machined disc mount and flanges, cassette, QR, 36h

SPOKES

Stainless, 2.0mm (14g)

FRONT TIRE

Specialized The Captain Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 29x2.0""

REAR TIRE

Specialized The Captain Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 29x2.0""

INNER TUBES

Presta valve

SUSPENSION

FORK

SR Suntour XCR 29"" (SF11-XCR-DS-26-LO-SP), magnesium lower, 30mm steel stanchions, 1-1/8"" alloy steerer, hyd. damping w/ Specialized Spike Valve and alloy LO cartridge, 80mm travel

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

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

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano Deore Shadow, 9-speed, SGS cage

SHIFT LEVERS

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

CHAINRINGS

44/32/22, replaceable

BOTTOM BRACKET

Shimano, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 73mm

COCKPIT

SEATPOST

Alloy, 2 bolt head, 30.9mm, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust

STEM

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

HANDLEBARS

Flat bar, double butted alloy , 680mm (S) or 700mm (M, L, XL, XXL) wide,10º backsweep, 4º 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

Avid Elixir 1 hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 180mm G2 6-bolt rotor

REAR BRAKE

Avid Elixir 1 hydraulic disc brake, intl std mount, 160mm G2 6-bolt rotor

BRAKE LEVERS

Avid Elixir 1, hydraulic

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

	15.5	17.5	19.0	21.0	23.0
Top Tube Length (Horizontal)	576mm	603mm	625mm	650mm	670mm
Seat Tube Angle (Effective)	73°	73°	73°	73°	73°
Top Tube Length (Actual)	550mm	572mm	594mm	621mm	644mm
Seat Tube Angle (Actual)	73°	72°	72°	72°	73°
Seat Tube Length, Centre to Top	394mm	445mm	483mm	533mm	584mm
Bottom Bracket Drop	63.5mm	63.5mm	63.5mm	63.5mm	63.5mm
Bottom Bracket Height	310mm	310mm	310mm	310mm	310mm
Wheel Base	1064mm	1091mm	1114mm	1139mm	1160mm
Standover Height	754mm	789mm	821mm	853mm	890mm
Stack	613mm	623mm	637mm	651mm	670mm
Reach	388mm	412mm	430mm	451mm	465mm
Head Tube Length	110mm	120mm	135mm	150mm	170mm
Head Tube Angle	71°	71°	71°	71°	71°
Chainstay Length	442mm	442mm	442mm	442mm	442mm
Crank Length	170mm	175mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	680mm	700mm	700mm	700mm	700mm
Stem Length	75mm	75mm	90mm	90mm	105mm
Seatpost Length	350mm	350mm	400mm	400mm	400mm