Excuse the brag, but we’ve really outdone ourselves here. Proving that true trail-taming capability doesn’t have to come at an intimidating price—the Rockhopper Expert is the culmination of 30 years of redefining the relationship between value and performance. A heart of gold, presented in our lightweight yet durable Premium A1 Aluminum, the Rockhopper’s butted aluminum frame features hydroformed top and downtubes to keep weight low and strength high, all while providing increased standover clearance, slick internal cable routing, and dropper-post compatibility. To ensure 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. Beautifully beastly, Tektro hydraulic disc brakes pack a mean bite but deliver their power with a refined, intuitive feel to make for a package that punches way above its pay grade. Keep things simple with a durable 1x Shimano drivetrain with plenty of range and a clutch-equipped rear derailleur that keeps your ride quiet—and your chain on. Pair dead-reliable hubs from Formula with our 25-millimeter internal diameter, hookless Stout rims for a strong, light, and durable wheelset hat trick. Frameset 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 Seat Binder Alloy, quick release, 34.9 Suspension Fork RockShox Judy, Solo Air, Turnkey damper, 46mm offset, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), alloy steerer Brakes Front Brake Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160,180mm Rear Brake Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160mm Drivetrain Shift Levers Shimano Deore M5100, 11-speed Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore M5100, SGS, 11-speed Cassette Shimano Deore, 11spd, 11-51t Chain Shimano CN-LG500, W/QUICK-LINK Crankset Stout 1x, forged alloy Bottom Bracket Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle Wheels & Tires Rims Specialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width Front Hub Formula DC-20, 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release Rear Hub Formula DC-22, 6-Bolt freehub, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release Spokes Stainless, 14g Front Tire Ground Control 2BR, 650B/29x2.35, T5 Rear Tire Ground Control 2BR, 650B/29x2.35, T5 Inner Tubes 40mm PV 650B/29x1.75-2.4 Cockpit Stem Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise Handlebars Stout Mini Rise, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm Grips Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on Saddle Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mm SeatPost Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm Weight Weight 12.67kg (27 lb, 14.9 oz) Weight Size MD * 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.
