Pinch to Zoom

Rotate screen for larger image

2010 Rockhopper Expert 29

0 Reviews

For XC hardtail riders looking to upgrade their trail adventures or maybe even nab…

Product Details

For XC hardtail riders looking to upgrade their trail adventures or maybe even nab their first real deal mountain bike, the Rockhopper® is impossible to beat. A lightweight and responsive M4 chassis, capable MTB components and straight-out-of-the-box performance make this bike feel like a much more expensive ride

Alloy double-walled rims for lightweight durability
Crankset uses Octalink-splined BB interface for reliable power transfer
Dual-piston hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors deliver smooth, controlled, powerful stops
SRAM X5 medium-cage rear derailleur and 9-speed trigger shifters for precise, sure-fire shifting
RockShox Dart 3 80mm-travel fork features preload adjustment and size-specific spring rates for versatile performance
Fully butted M4 alloy frame with Trail 29-inch geometry for greater control, leverage and bump performance, plus slider dropouts for singlespeed compatibility

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

Specialized M4 fully manipulated alloy frame, fully butted, Trail 29"" geometry, ORE DT, externally relieved HT, 2-piece forged adjustable slider dropouts, disc only

HEADSET

1-1/8"" threadless, loose ball

SEAT BINDER

Forged alloy QR, brass washer

SUSPENSION

FORK

RockShox Dart 3 SL for 29"" wheel, 80mm, 1 piece magnesium lower, alloy steerer, adj. reb. damping w/ LO and preload adj., size-specific spring rates, spring assisted seal, disc only

WHEELS

FRONT TIRE

Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 29x2.0"", 60TPI, wire bead

REAR TIRE

Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 29x2.0"", 60TPI, wire bead

INNER TUBES

Schraeder valve

RIMS

Alex RHD 29"", pinned, alloy double wall, eyelets, 28h front and 32h rear

FRONT HUB

Forged alloy, hi/low flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount, 32h

REAR HUB

Forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount, cassette, 32h

SPOKES

2mm (14g) stainless

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano Deore, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, bottom pull

REAR DERAILLEUR

SRAM X-5, mid cage

SHIFT LEVERS

SRAM X5-R trigger

CASSETTE

Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11-34t

CHAIN

KMC X9 w/ reuseable Missing Link

CRANKSET

Shimano FC-M442, Octalink Spline

CHAINRINGS

44A x 32S x 22S replaceable

BOTTOM BRACKET

Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm x 118mm

COCKPIT

STEM

3D forged alloy, 7 degree rise, 31.8mm clamp

HANDLEBARS

Butted alloy riserbar, 25mm rise, 660mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 7 degree up sweep

GRIPS

Specialized Enduro, dual compound Kraton, no flange, 131mm

SADDLE

Specialized Rockhopper XC, Body Geometry, 143mm width, front and rear bumpers

SEATPOST

Alloy two bolt, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust, 30.9mm

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

Tektro Auriga Comp, hydraulic disc, dual piston w/ 160mm rotor

REAR BRAKE

Tektro Auriga Comp, hydraulic disc, dual piston w/ 160mm rotor

BRAKE LEVERS

Tektro Auriga Comp

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Alloy body and cage, 9/16""

* 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

	15	17	19	21	23
Ground-Top	299.5mm	299.5mm	299.5mm	299.5mm	299.5mm
Bottom Bracket Height - Low Setting	299.5mm	299.5mm	299.5mm	299.5mm	299.5mm
Top Tube Length (Horizontal)	570mm	595mm	625mm	650mm	670mm
Head Tube Height	90mm	90mm	100mm	120mm	140mm
Head Tube Angle - Low Setting	70.5°	71°	71°	71°	71°
Seat Tube Angle (Actual) - Low Setting	73°	72°	72°	72°	72°
Seat Tube Angle (Effective) - Low Setting	74.2°	73.2°	73.2°	73.2°	73.2°
Top Tube Length (Actual)	561mm	569.8mm	595mm	619.5mm	641.5mm
Seat Tube Length - Center to Top	381mm	432mm	483mm	533mm	584mm
Wheel Base	1078mm	1087mm	1117mm	1142mm	1162mm
Standover Height	707mm	787mm	821mm	857mm	893mm
Chainstay Length	442mm	442mm	442mm	442mm	442mm
Crank Length	170mm	175mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	640mm	640mm	640mm	640mm	640mm
Stem Length	60mm	75mm	90mm	90mm	90mm
Seatpost Length	350mm	350mm	400mm	400mm	400mm