The Rockhopper Expert 29 is the perfect bike to begin your dive into the XC world. That's because we built it to be light, durable, and exceedingly capable, but how we did it is almost as fun as riding it.
It starts with our new A1 SL alloy frame that features Boost™ QR 141 spacing, internal cable routing, and optimized tube shapes that save weight and give clean lines to the frame. Lastly, our Sport XC 29 geometry adjusts the reach, angles, and standover height to make for an improved fit across the size range. This is sure to keep you ripping and confident while heading both up and down the trail.
This Rockhopper comes spec'd with a mix of durable Shimano components, powerful Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, a grippy Ground Control front tire and Fast Trak at the rear, and an SR Suntour XCR-Air fork with just the right amount of travel.
The frame is constructed from lightweight A1 SL Aluminum in order to provide a compliant, durable platform to support our acclaimed XC Sport 29 Geometry. Combined, you get a bike that's more than efficient on climbs and descends just as well.
SR Suntour XCR-Air fork features 80/90/100mm (size-specific) of suspension travel that swings well above its weight class.
Shimano Deore rear derailleur provides crisp, reliable shifting that you can count on when the going gets rough. With it, you'll be able to precisely move through the wide gear range to make cruising the flats almost as easy climbing those hills.
CHAIN: KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™
BOTTOM BRACKET: Square taper, 73mm, internal bearings
CRANKSET: Stout, forged alloy, 2x9
FRONT DERAILLEUR: microSHIFT FD-M462, 2-speed
SHIFT LEVERS: Shimano Acera, RapidFire Plus, 9-speed
CASSETTE: SunRace, 9-Speed, 11-36t
CHAINRINGS: Alloy, Steel, 36/22T
REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano Deore 9-speed
FORK: SR Suntour XCR-Air 29, rebound adjust, air spring, 46mm offset, 80/90/100mm of travel (size-specific)
SEAT BINDER: Alloy, QR clamp, 34.9mm
SADDLE: Henge Sport, steel rails, 143mm
SEATPOST: Alloy, 12mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm
STEM: Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise
HANDLEBARS: Stout XC, double-butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 31.8mm
GRIPS: Specialized MTB Grip, lock-on
FRONT HUB: Shimano, Center Lock™ disc, 9x100mm spacing, quick-release, 28h
REAR HUB: Shimano, Center Lock™ disc, 9x141mm spacing, quick-release, 32h
INNER TUBES: Presta, 40mm valve
SPOKES: Stainless, 14g, black
RIMS: Stout XC 29, 25mm internal width, disc-specific, 2Bliss Ready
FRONT TIRE: Ground Control Sport, 29x2.3"
REAR TIRE: Fast Trak Sport, 29x2.1"
FRONT BRAKE: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160/180mm
REAR BRAKE: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160mm
PEDALS: Specialized Dirt
FRAME: A1 SL Aluminum, Sport XC 29 Geometry, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, Boost QR 141x9mm forged dropouts, chainstay-mounted disc brake, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger
* Specifications are subject to change without notice
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