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2009 Rockhopper

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

Product Details

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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.
  • The Rockhopper’s M4 manipulated alloy frame is fully butted for lightweight strength and features mounts for cantilever brakes.
  • The 100mm-travel suspension fork has external preload and rebound adjustments and lockout for easy fine-tuning.
  • The 3D-forged alloy stem features an oversized 31.8mm bar-clamp area for solid, precise steering.
  • The oversized-diameter, 640mm-wide Specialized handlebar features a comfort-increasing 8-degree upsweep and 8-degree backsweep.
  • The medium cage rear derailleur gives reliable, precise gear changes.
  • The 8-speed trigger shifters give quick shifts with the flick of a finger (or thumb).
  • The XC-specific crankset utilizes Shimano’s splined Octalink BB interface for smooth-spinning power transfer.
  • The wheels feature an Alex RH 26 rim—double walled for strength with CNC-machined sidewalls for better braking—paired with stainless spokes and alloy nipples.
  • The high-volume Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport tires have a reduced knob height for lower rolling resistance, without giving up an ounce of traction.

Technical Specifications

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FRAMESET

FRAME

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

HEADSET

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

SEAT BINDER

Specialized alloy w/ QR, brass washer

SUSPENSION

FORK

RockShox Dart 3 SL, 100mm, alloy steerer, preload and rebound adj. w/ LO, 13/15"": standard spring, all others: ""stiff"" spring

WHEELS

FRONT TIRE

Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, wire bead

REAR TIRE

Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, wire bead

INNER TUBES

Specialized schraeder valve

RIMS

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

FRONT HUB

Specialized, forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, steel QR, 28h

REAR HUB

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

SPOKES

1.8mm (15g) stainless

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano Altus, 34.9mm clamp, top swing

REAR DERAILLEUR

SRAM X-5, med. cage

SHIFT LEVERS

SRAM X-4, 8-speed

CASSETTE

SRAM PG-830, 8-speed, 11-32t

CHAIN

KMC X8 w/ reuseable Missing Link

CRANKSET

8-Speed, XC shape, Octalink Spline

CHAINRINGS

42S 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 alloy, 31.8mm, 25mm rise, 640mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 8 degree up, 2.8mm thick

GRIPS

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

SADDLE

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

SEATPOST

Specialized alloy two bolt, micro adjust head, 30.9mm

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

Alloy linear pull w/ adj. housing, 1pc. pad

REAR BRAKE

Alloy linear pull w/ adj. housing, 1pc. pad

BRAKE LEVERS

Specialized linear pull

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Steel cage, composite body, 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

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Bottom Bracket Height - Low Setting304mm304mm304mm304mm304mm304mm
Top Tube Length (Horizontal)545mm565mm590mm615mm640mm660mm
Head Tube Height100mm100mm110mm120mm140mm160mm
Head Tube Angle - Low Setting70°70°70°70°70°70°
Seat Tube Angle (Actual) - Low Setting73°73°73°73°73°73°
Top Tube Length (Actual)546mm551mm568mm590mm615mm638mm
Seat Tube Length - Center to Top330mm381mm432mm483mm533mm584mm
Wheel Base1030mm1050mm1075mm1101mm1127mm1148mm
Standover Height681mm715mm750mm783mm820mm855mm
Chainstay Length426mm426mm426mm426mm426mm426mm
Crank Length170mm170mm175mm175mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width640mm640mm640mm640mm640mm640mm
Stem Length60mm60mm75mm75mm90mm90mm
Seatpost Length350mm350mm350mm400mm400mm400mm
Geometry

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Rider Reviews

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Old Bike rags to riches

My dad got the M4 rockhopper before I was born. He had a passion for mountain biking, until I was born and then he had to stop to take care of me.13 years later he still hasn’t ridden it but it stayed in good shape. It was. Outside weathering but the petals the work and the gear shifting still working . All the fenders are good. The only problem is that it has a flat tire. anyway I highly recommend this bike because it has stayed in great quality even after having 13 years of weathering and erosion.this is one of my favorite bikes.

Would Recommend?
Yes!

Name:
Henry

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