Rockhopper Expert 29

We deliver! Just say when and how.

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.

Technical Specifications

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

Cockpit

SeatPost

Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm

Stem

Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise

Handlebars

Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm

Saddle

Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mm

Grips

Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on

Brakes

Front Brake

Shimano MT-200, 2-Piston Caliper, Hydraulic disc, 180/160mm

Rear Brake

Shimano MT-200, 2-Piston Caliper, Hydraulic disc, 180mm

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur

SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

Shift Levers

SRAM SX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50t

Chain

SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

Crankset

SRAM SX Eagle, Powerspline

Bottom Bracket

SRAM Powerspline

Accessories

Pedals

SBC-54 Flat pedal

Wheels & Tires

Rims

Stout 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

Front Tire

Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35

Spokes

Stainless, 14g

Rear Tire

Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35

Inner Tubes

Presta, 40mm valve

Weight

13.0kg (28 lb, 10.6 oz)

Weight Size

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colourway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Crank Length	170mm	170mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	720mm	740mm	740mm	740mm	740mm
Stem Length	45mm	60mm	60mm	70mm	70mm
Saddle Width	155mm	143mm	143mm	143mm	143mm
Seatpost Length	350mm	400mm	400mm	400mm	400mm
Fork Rake/Offset	46mm	46mm	46mm	46mm	46mm
Top-Tube Length (horizontal)	586mm	608mm	630mm	654mm	679mm
Chain-Stay Length	440mm	440mm	440mm	440mm	440mm
Wheelbase	1105mm	1128mm	1152mm	1178mm	1203mm
Head-Tube Length	95mm	95mm	105mm	120mm	135mm
Front-Centre	672mm	696mm	719mm	745mm	770mm
Head-Tube Angle	68.5°	68.5°	68.5°	68.5°	68.5°
B-B Drop	62mm	62mm	62mm	62mm	62mm
Seat-Tube Angle	73.5°	73.5°	73.5°	73.5°	73.5°
Reach	405mm	425mm	445mm	465mm	485mm
Stack	607mm	616mm	626mm	640mm	654mm
Bike Stand-Over Height	732mm	754mm	781mm	820mm	853mm
B-B Height	310mm	310mm	310mm	310mm	310mm
Trail	97mm	97mm	97mm	97mm	97mm
Fork Length (full)	505mm	515mm	515mm	515mm	515mm
Seat-Tube Length	360mm	400mm	450mm	500mm	560mm