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2010 Rockhopper SL Expert

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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

DT Swiss 445D disc-specific rims are double-walled for strength and durability
Shimano Deore XT Shadow rear derailleur delivers top-of-the-line shifting performance
Fully butted M4 manipulated alloy frame with ORE down tube and asymmetrical seatstays for trail-optimized light weight, durability and compliance
Lightweight Shimano Hollowtech II crankset delivers stiffness and efficiency, held firmly together by the integrated Octalink-splined bottom bracket
RockShox Recon SLite coil-sprung fork with strong, oversized alloy stanchions uses adjustable preload and rebound plus lockout for fine-tuned performance
Avid Elixir 4 hydraulic disc brakes feature organic compound brake pads, reach adjustment and G3 Clean Sweep rotors for unmatched stopping power in any condition

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

Specialized M4 fully manipulated alloy frame, fully butted, ORE DT, asymmetrical seat stays, forged dropouts w/ replaceable derailleur hanger, disc only

HEADSET

1-1/8"" threadless, Campy style semi-cartridge bearings

SEAT BINDER

Forged alloy QR, brass washer

SUSPENSION

FORK

RockShox Recon SLite, 80/100mm, 1 piece magnesium lower, alloy steerer, 32mm alloy stanchions, coil spring, preload and rebound adj. w/ LO

WHEELS

RIMS

DT-Swiss 445D, 26"", alloy double wall disc, pin joint, eyelets, 28h front and 32h rear

FRONT HUB

Forged alloy, hi/low flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount, 28h

REAR HUB

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

SPOKES

2mm (14g) stainless

FRONT TIRE

Specialized Fast Trak LK Control, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead

REAR TIRE

Specialized Fast Trak LK Control, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead

INNER TUBES

Schraeder valve

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

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

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano RD-M772 Deore XT Shadow, long cage

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano SL-M531 Deore trigger

CASSETTE

Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11-34t

CHAIN

KMC X9 w/ reuseable Missing Link

CRANKSET

Shimano FC-M521, Hollowtech, Octalink spline

CHAINRINGS

44A x 32S x 22S replaceable

BOTTOM BRACKET

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

COCKPIT

SEATPOST

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

STEM

3D forged alloy, reverse 4-bolt, 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

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

Avid Elixir 4 hydraulic disc, alloy backed organic pads, 160mm G3 Clean Sweep rotor

REAR BRAKE

Avid Elixir 4 hydraulic disc, alloy backed organic pads, 160mm G3 Clean Sweep rotor

BRAKE LEVERS

Avid Elixir 4

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
Ground-Top	304mm	304mm	304mm	304mm	304mm	304mm
Bottom Bracket Height - Low Setting	304mm	304mm	304mm	304mm	304mm	304mm
Top Tube Length (Horizontal)	545mm	565mm	590mm	615mm	640mm	660mm
Head Tube Height	120mm	120mm	130mm	140mm	160mm	180mm
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)	541.02mm	547.8mm	568.11mm	589.91mm	615.22mm	638.08mm
Seat Tube Length - Center to Top	330mm	381mm	432mm	483mm	533mm	584mm
Wheel Base	1030mm	1050mm	1076mm	1102mm	1128mm	1149mm
Standover Height	698mm	730mm	773mm	806mm	842mm	878mm
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