Better performance. Better value. Better Rockhopper. By tapping the fit and handling advantages of pairing each rider with their ideal wheel size and suspension that works its hardest for everyone thanks to our size-specific Rx Tune, we've baked in added performance to the Rockhopper without dialing up the price.The reliable and crisp Shimano drivetrain provides a robust 2x9 drivetrain that can handle everything you're throw down while confident braking from Shimano hydraulic disc brakes seals the deal of the century.- A heart of gold, presented in our lightweight yet durable Premium A1 Aluminum, the Rockhopper’s butted aluminum frame features hydroformed top and downtubes in order to keep weight low and strength high, all while providing increased standover clearance, slick internal cable routing and dropper-post compatibility.- With the goal of making sure that the Rockhopper offers both the best fit and best performance for every person, no matter their measure, we’ve paired each Rockhopper frame size with the optimal wheel size. The result is a Rockhopper to fit every rider and the assurance that every Rockhopper is rolling on the best-handling wheel for its frame size.- Bringing our Rx Tune to Rockhopper for the very first time, the SR Suntour XCM with custom Multi-Circuit damping brings size-specific travel and spring rates to the show in a performance that’s sure to impress while also ensuring consi Specs Frame Specialized A1 premium butted alloy, zero-stack head tube, internal cable routing, 135x9mm forged dropouts, chainstay-mounted disc brake, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger, stealth rack mounts, dropper post compatible Fork SR Suntour XCE 26/27.5/29, 28mm stanchions, coil spring, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), 42mm offset Rims Specialized alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h Hubs Front: Alloy, Sealed bearing, 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-releaseRear: Alloy Sealed bearing, 6-Bolt, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release Spokes Stainless, 14g Tires Ground Control 2BR, 650B/29x2.35, T5 Bottom Bracket Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle Crankset Stout 2x, forged alloy Shifters Shimano Altus, RapidFire Plus, 9-speed Front Derailleur Shimano Altus 2-speed Rear Derailleur Shimano Altus, 9-speed Cassette/Freewheel SunRace, 9-Speed, 11-36t Chain KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™ Brakes Tektro HD-M280, 2-piston caliper, hydrailic disc Handlebars Alloy Mini Rise, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm Tape/Grips Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on Stem Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise Seatpost Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm Saddle Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mm Pedals Specialized, platform * Subject to change without notice.
