2016 Rockhopper Expert 29
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If you're the one in your group that's always getting followed on the trail, the…
Product Details
If you're the one in your group that's always getting followed on the trail, the Rockhopper Expert 29 is here to make sure that it stays that way. We built it to be light, durable, and exceedingly capable, but how we did it is far more interesting. It all starts with an alloy construction that'll resist corrosion and take a beating, while the components are purposefully selected to squeeze every last drop of performance for the money. But what we're most proud of is the Rockhopper's Trail 29 Geometry. It features a low bottom bracket, roomy top tube, and short chainstays to keep you ripping and confident both up and down the trail.
29" alloy Stout XC rims have been laced to our Stout XC hubs to form wheels that allow you mow over everything in sight, climb gracefully, and get to the bottom of the trail eager for more.
Custom SR Suntour XCR-Air 29 fork features 80/100mm (size-specific) of suspension travel that swings well above its weight class.
With reliable traction, puncture-resistance, and sheer speed over the dirt, our 29x2.1" Ground Control Sport tires will keep you rolling with confidence over almost any terrain.
The frame is constructed from lightweight A1 SL aluminum in order to provide a compliant, durable platform to support our acclaimed Trail 29 Geometry. Combined, you get a bike that's more than efficient on climbs and eager to get down to business on descents.
Technical Specifications
FRAMESET
FRAME
Specialized A1 SL Aluminum, Trail 29 Geometry, fully-butted tube sets, ORE down tube, tapered head tube, forged dropouts, disc mount, replaceable derailleur hanger
HEADSET
1-1/8"" upper, 1-1/2"" lower, threadless, Campy style, cartridge bearings
SEAT BINDER
Alloy, nylon/glass fiber washer, QR, 34.9mm
SUSPENSION
FORK
Custom SR Suntour XCR-AIR 29, air spring, S: 80mm travel, M/L/XL: 100mm travel, integrated remote hydraulic lockout w/ rebound adjust, preload adjust, tapered alloy steerer, mag lowers, Hi-Ten 32mm stanchions, disc mount
WHEELS
RIMS
Specialized Stout XC 29, disc, alloy, double-wall, pin joint, 26mm inner width, 28/32h
FRONT HUB
Specialized Stout XC, Hi Lo disc, alloy, RCC bearing system, QR, 28h
REAR HUB
Specialized Stout XC, Hi Lo disc, alloy, RCC bearing system, QR, 32h
SPOKES
Stainless, 14g, black
FRONT TIRE
Specialized Ground Control Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, 29x2.1""
REAR TIRE
Specialized Ground Control Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, 29x2.1""
INNER TUBES
Standard, Presta valve
DRIVETRAIN
FRONT DERAILLEUR
SRAM X5, 2x10, high mount
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano Deore Shadow, 10-speed
SHIFT LEVERS
Shimano Deore RapidFire Plus, 10-speed, I-spec
CASSETTE
Sunrace, 10-speed, 11-36t
CHAIN
KMC X10, 10-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink
CRANKSET
Specialized Stout XC, 2x10, 2 pc., 24mm spindle, 36/22T, anti-corrosion hardware
BOTTOM BRACKET
Samox, 24mm BSA for 2 pc. design, 73mm
COCKPIT
HANDLEBARS
Specialized Stout, flat bar, double-butted 6061 alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 31.8mm
GRIPS
Specialized Body Geometry XC Contour, Kraton w/ gel, lock-on, closed end
SADDLE
Body Geometry mountain, steel rails, 143mm
SEATPOST
Alloy, 2-bolt, micro-adjust, 12.5mm offset, 30.9mm, anti-corrosion hardware
STEM
Specialized Stout, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware
BRAKES
FRONT BRAKE
Tektro Gemini, hydraulic disc, resin pads, I-spec compatible
REAR BRAKE
Tektro Gemini, hydraulic disc, resin pads, I-spec compatible
BRAKE LEVERS
Tektro Gemini, hydraulic, reach adjust, I-spec compatible
ACCESSORIES
PEDALS
Alloy, 1 pc. body, 9/16"", w/ reflectors
* 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
Manual Downloads
For safety warning please refer to the documentation in the Manual Downloads section of this page.
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