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2009 Rockhopper Expert Disc

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FOR OVER TWO DECADES the Rockhopper has been the best hardtail for any rider looking…

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Gloss Metallic Red

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Product Details

FOR OVER TWO DECADES the Rockhopper has been the best hardtail for any rider looking for thrills and adventure over a wide variety of terrain. The Rockhopper's M4 alloy frame and premium specs deliver category-leading efficiency, value and dependable handling.

Shimano’s Deore 9-speed rear derailleur uses a wide-link parallelogram design for increased rigidity, which means accurate shifting and long life.
Shimano’s Deore Rapidfire trigger shifters feature Dual Control for extra-fast shifts from thumb and/or forefinger.
Tektro’s Auriga Comp dual-piston hydraulic disc brakes feature smooth lever action and easy-to-control stopping power.
The Fast Track Control 29x2.0-inch tires feature a dual compound tread for superior traction and durability, whether you opt to go 2Bliss or not.
The Indie XC saddle uses our patented Body Geometry design to protect your soft parts.
The Rockhopper Expert Disc 29’s M4 manipulated alloy frame features our 29er-specific geometry for a lower center of gravity and increased stability. A fully butted tubeset adds to its lightweight strength.
The Specialized 3D-forged alloy stem is stiff and strong and features an oversized 31.8mm bar-clamp area for precise steering.
The front suspension features 32mm Cr-Mo stanchions and a smooth 80mm of coil-sprung travel, rebound and preload adjustments, and lockout.
The triple-chainring crankset features Shimano’s splined Octalink BB connection, which gives maximum power transfer and smooth pedaling action.

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

Specialized M4 Manipulated Alloy frame, fully butted, ORE DT, forged dropouts w/ replaceable 98954020 hanger, disc only

HEADSET

Specialized 1-1/8"" threadless, loose ball

SEAT BINDER

Specialized alloy w/ QR, brass washer

SUSPENSION

FORK

Rock Shox Tora SLite, 100mm, alloy steerer, 32mm Cr-Mo stanchions, magnesium lower, coil spring preload and rebound adj. w/ LO, 13-15"": standard spring, all others: ""stiff"" spring w/ preload adj., disc only

WHEELS

FRONT TIRE

Specialized Fast Trak Control, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, aramid bead, 2Bliss ready

REAR TIRE

Specialized Fast Trak Control, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, aramid bead, 2Bliss ready

INNER TUBES

Specialized schraeder valve

RIMS

Specialized RHD 26"", double wall disc, pinned w/ eyelets, 28/32h

FRONT HUB

Specialized Hi Lo, forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, 28h

REAR HUB

Specialized, forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, cassette, QR, 32h

SPOKES

1.8mm (15g) stainless

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

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

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano Deore

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano Deore SL- M531, 9-speed

CASSETTE

Shimano HG-50, 9-speed, 11-34t

CHAIN

KMC X9 w/ reuseable Missing Link

CRANKSET

Shimano FCM442, forged alloy arms, Octalink Spline w/ replaceable rings

CHAINRINGS

44A x 32S x 22S

BOTTOM BRACKET

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

COCKPIT

STEM

Specialized 3D forged, 4-bolt, 7 degree rise, 31.8mm clamp

HANDLEBARS

Specialized butted alloy, 31.8mm, 25mm rise, 640mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 8 degree up, 2.6mm thick

GRIPS

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

SADDLE

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

SEATPOST

Specialized alloy two bolt, micro adjust head, 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

	13	15	17	19	21	23
Bottom Bracket Height - Low Setting	304mm	304mm	304mm	304mm	304mm	304mm
Top Tube Length (Horizontal)	545mm	565mm	590mm	615mm	640mm	660mm
Head Tube Height	100mm	100mm	110mm	120mm	140mm	160mm
Head Tube Angle - Low Setting	70°	70°	70°	70°	70°	70°
Seat Tube Angle (Actual) - Low Setting	73°	73°	73°	73°	73°	73°
Top Tube Length (Actual)	546mm	551mm	568mm	590mm	615mm	638mm
Seat Tube Length - Center to Top	330mm	381mm	432mm	483mm	533mm	584mm
Wheel Base	1030mm	1050mm	1075mm	1101mm	1127mm	1148mm
Standover Height	681mm	715mm	750mm	783mm	820mm	855mm
Chainstay Length	426mm	426mm	426mm	426mm	426mm	426mm
Crank Length	170mm	170mm	175mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	640mm	640mm	640mm	640mm	640mm	640mm
Stem Length	60mm	60mm	75mm	75mm	90mm	90mm
Seatpost Length	350mm	350mm	350mm	400mm	400mm	400mm