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2018 Men's Rockhopper

4.7

9 Reviews

We've been there. The trail can be a pretty intimidating place at first. Intimidating,…

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We've been there. The trail can be a pretty intimidating place at first. Intimidating, that is, until you find the right bike to start ripping on. And in our opinion, this bike is the Rockhopper—the perfect ride for you to find your confidence on the trail.

It starts with our new A1 Aluminum 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 with a build spec that places an emphasis on reliability. This means that it features a full Shimano drivetrain, no-fuss mechanical disc brakes, grippy Ground Control Sport tires that add traction over any trail, and an SR Suntour XCT 29 fork with our custom Multi-Circuit damping that eliminates the "pogo" feel commonly associated with coil forks.

  • 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.

  • Custom SR Suntour XCT fork features 80/90/100mm (size-specific) of coil-sprung suspension travel that swings well above its weight class.

  • The Shimano rear derailleur is built with durability in mind, so you can rest assured that you'll have a reliable shifting partner for the long trails ahead. 

Technical Specifications

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FRAMESET

FRAME

Specialized A1 alloy, Sport XC 29 Geometry, zero-stack 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 XCT 29, coil spring, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), 46mm offset

WHEELS

RIMS

Stout 25 29, alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm internal width, 32/32h

FRONT HUB

Shimano Center Lock, disc, 100x9mm QR, 32h

REAR HUB

Shimano Center Lock, disc, 135x9mm QR, 32h

SPOKES

Stainless, 14g

FRONT TIRE

Ground Control Sport, Flak Jacket flat protection, wire bead, 29x2.1"

REAR TIRE

Fast Trak Sport, Flak Jacket flat protection, wire bead, 29x2.0"

INNER TUBES

Presta, 40mm valve

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano Altus FD-M313, 34.9mm clamp, down-swing

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano Tourney TX, 8-speed

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano TX800, Ez-Fire Plus, 3x8

CASSETTE

Sunrace, 8-speed, 11-34t

CHAIN

KMC X8EPT, 8-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™

CRANKSET

Forged alloy, square taper spindle w/chainguard

CHAINRINGS

42/34/24T

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

Radius BH-M760, mechanical disc, resin pads, 160mm rotor

FRONT BRAKE

Radius BH-M760, mechanical disc, resin pads, 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

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Crank Length165MM170MM175MM175MM175MM
Handlebar Width720MM720MM720MM720MM720MM
Stem Length60MM70MM90MM100MM110MM
Saddle Width143mm143mm143mm143mm143mm
Seatpost Length350MM350MM400MM400MM400MM
Stack586mm595mm605mm619mm633mm
Reach380mm395mm418mm441mm462mm
Head Tube Length110mm125mm95mm95mm95mm
Head Tube Angle69.8°69.8°69.8°69.8°69.8°
BB Height312.5mm312.5mm312.5mm312.5mm312.5mm
BB Drop57.5mm57.5mm57.5mm57.5mm57.5mm
Trail82mm82mm82mm82mm82mm
Fork Length, Full486mm496mm506mm506mm506mm
Fork Rake/Offset51mm51mm51mm51mm51mm
Front Center631mm650mm676mm704mm730mm
Chainstay Length435mm435mm435mm435mm435mm
Wheelbase1060mm1078mm1104mm1133mm1159mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal549mm568mm595mm623mm649mm
Bike Standover Height715mm750mm775mm814mm845mm
Seat Tube Length370mm400mm430mm470mm520mm
Seat Tube Angle73.6°73.7°73.8°73.9°74°
Geometry

Rider Reviews

4.7

9 Reviews

 

Sillín en talla L

Hola, acabo de comprar una rock hopper talla L modelo 2021 y está una maravilla, sin embargo me gustaría que mi hermana también la monte y mi pregunta es, puedo recortar el tubo del sillín (quizá unos 5-8cms) para que le vaya bien a ella? Lo pregunto porque lo quise bajar más pero interfiere por dentro un pequeño saliente del soporte del termo para agua....


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Sillín en talla L

Hola, acabo de comprar una rock hopper talla L modelo 2021 y está una maravilla, sin embargo me gustaría que mi hermana también la monte y mi pregunta es, puedo recortar el tubo del sillín (quizá unos 5-8cms) para que le vaya bien a ella? Lo pregunto porque lo quise bajar más pero interfiere por dentro un pequeño saliente del soporte del termo para agua....


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Jimmy

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It's been a blast!

I've had the hopper for 2 months now. It's great for grocery shopping and screwing around town. I do ride on some simple singal track every other weekend but mostly gravel roads. I have 250 miles on the bike and the only con I have is the rear wheel spokes have come lose 3 times. I took it into the dealer the last time and they where great help. I should've done that the first time. Love the bike way better the my 13 year old full suspension mongoose xr250. Of course if it wasn't I wouldn't be to pleased.


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Brandon

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I've been on my Rockhopper now for 3 years. Now I'm ready to

I've been an avid rider for 40 years. Been through the BMX years, spent a season of my life living for single track, and used to look for speed, speed, and then air. Even though I've jumped up to $2500 to $3000 bikes a couple of times I'm usually fine with the $500-$1200 version. My rule of thumb is that my bike must be disposable. The Floot Loops that say that you can't bike pack on a Rockhopper, or trail ride on a Rockhopper, or put 10,000 miles on a Rockhopper are the same uppities that say I can't drive a $500 Nissan truck across the U.S. I don't use my Rockhopper for hard core riding but I do have to replace my tires periodically due to the miles travelled. If you keep the Rockhopper in good repair, tighten it up once a year, lube what needs lubed, it'll last forever. Guess what.....you don't have to finance it on a credit card either. I give my bike 4 stars. I can't offer 5 stars because the Hopper should have a higher grade wheel in my opinion, considering the cost. I have learned that most of the people that discredit the Hopper are the dealers that are selling them. All they're trying to do is get another $1000 out of your wallet. The Rockhopper will do.


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Sd W.

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una bike

ela é uma bike que ta me agradando muito muito obrigado loja ciclo cerrado specialized


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Rick

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una bike

ela é uma bike que ta me agradando muito muito obrigado loja ciclo cerrado specialized


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Rick

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Excellent bike for beginners to start off with

The First thing I noticed when I got the bike was it's frame, It's symmetrical design it's Satin Black, with white lettering, that spells SPECIALIZED in bold lettering, the crank set , the chain, the suspension, the fork everything caught my eye. The dealer even told me to get the Giant because it was basically the same bike, and that I was just buying the name brand if I got the Rock hopper, I didn't give an Uncle Sam, I bought the Rock hopper for my first mountain bike, now I'm riding down trails of Santa Teresa hills.


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Adrenaline J.

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Love the bike, minor issues

I like everything about this bike but I am having troubles keeping the rear rim nice and true, that's just because I ride it a little harder than I think it was designed to be.


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Harrison

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Yes.

Great bike.


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Poco B.

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