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2012 Rockhopper Comp

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The Rockhopper is a time-tested XC hardtail built for cruising fire roads and slicing…

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Gloss Blk/Grn/Wht

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Product Details

The Rockhopper is a time-tested XC hardtail built for cruising fire roads and slicing through singletrack. Equipped with Avid Elixir 1 hydraulic disc brakes and a Custom-tuned SR Suntour suspension fork with lockout, the Rockhopper Comp combines performance with value in a package every rider will appreciate.

Fully butted M4 alloy frame for lightweight confidence over the roughest trails
Custom-tuned SR Suntour 80mm-travel suspension fork with hydraulic damping and proprietary Spike Valve, lockout with lightweight magnesium lowers, and alloy steerer deliver the supple ride qualities of a high-end fork
Light and durable double-walled alloy rims are tough enough to handle the rough stuff, Specialized The Captain Sport tires lend a perfect knob pattern for diverse conditions
Specialized The Captain Sport tires lend a perfect knob pattern for diverse conditions
Shimano crankset with forged alloy arms and Octalink-splined BB interface means greater durability and better shifting performance, sealed cartridge bearing BB is reliable and easy to service.
Avid Elixir 1 hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotors for controlled, maintenance-free stopping power in any condition
Shimano Deore Shadow 9-speed rear derailleur and Rapidfire trigger shifters for reliable, high-end performance, Shimano 9-speed, 11-34t cassette offers gearing options for a variety of fitness levels, Shadow technology affords additional trail clearance
Shimano 9-speed, 11-34t cassette offers gearing options for a variety of terrain types

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

Specialized M4 fully manipulated alloy frame, fully butted, disc only, externally relieved HT, forged dropouts w/ replaceable derailleur hanger

HEADSET

Integrated 1-1/8"" threadless, Campy-style, full cartridge bearings

SEAT BINDER

34.9mm, forged alloy, extruded QR lever

SUSPENSION

FORK

SR Suntour XCR (SF11-XCR-DS-26-LO-SP), magnesium lower, 30mm steel stanchions, 1-1/8"" alloy steerer, hyd. damping w/ Specialized Spike Valve and alloy LO cartridge, XS/S: 80mm, M-XXL: 100mm travel

WHEELS

RIMS

Alex RH Disc 26"", alloy double-wall, 28mm, pinned, 32h

FRONT HUB

Formula disc hub, high-low flange, double-sealed loose ball, polished races, machined disc mount, 21mm contact, QR, 32h

REAR HUB

Formula rear disc hub, cassette, double-sealed loose ball, polished races, machined disc mount and flanges, 19mm contact, QR, 32h

SPOKES

Stainless, 2.0mm (14g)

FRONT TIRE

Specialized The Captain Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 26x2.0""

REAR TIRE

Specialized The Captain Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 26x2.0""

INNER TUBES

Presta valve

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano Acera, 9-speed, 34.9mm clamp, top-swing, dual-pull

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano Deore Shadow, 9-speed, SGS cage

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano Acera, 9-speed Rapidfire plus, SL type w/ optical display

CASSETTE

Shimano 9-speed, 11-34t

CHAIN

KMC X-9, 9-speed, reusable Missing Link

CRANKSET

Shimano Acera, 3pc, 9-speed, Octalink spline

CHAINRINGS

44/32/22, replaceable

BOTTOM BRACKET

Shimano, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 73mm

COCKPIT

SEATPOST

Alloy, 2 bolt head, 30.9mm, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust

STEM

3D forged 6061 alloy, 4 bolt clamp, 7º rise, 31.8mm

HANDLEBARS

XC riser bar, double butted alloy, 8º backsweep, 6º upsweep, 31.8mm

GRIPS

Specialized Body Geometry XCT Men's, dual compound, Kraton rubber, closed end, 130mm

SADDLE

Specialized Body Geometry Rockhopper, steel rails, 143mm width

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

Avid Elixir 1 hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 160mm G2 6-bolt rotor

REAR BRAKE

Avid Elixir 1 hydraulic disc brake, intl std mount, 160mm G2 6-bolt rotor

BRAKE LEVERS

Avid Elixir 1, hydraulic

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Alloy 1pc. body and cage, reflector kit, 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

	13.0	15.5	17.5	19.0	21.0	23.0
Top Tube Length (Horizontal)	545mm	571mm	596mm	615mm	640mm	660mm
Top Tube Length (Actual)	531mm	547mm	570mm	589mm	617mm	641mm
Seat Tube Length, Center to Top	330mm	394mm	445mm	483mm	533mm	584mm
Bottom Bracket Drop	31mm	31mm	31mm	31mm	31mm	31mm
Bottom Bracket Height	305mm	305mm	305mm	305mm	305mm	305mm
Wheel Base	1033mm	1059mm	1085mm	1105mm	1131mm	1152mm
Standover Height	695mm	738mm	774mm	802mm	836mm	872mm
Stack	563mm	563mm	588mm	597mm	616mm	634mm
Reach	359mm	399mm	416mm	432mm	452mm	466mm
Head Tube Length	120mm	120mm	130mm	140mm	160mm	180mm
Head Tube Angle	70°	70°	70°	70°	70°	70°
Chainstay Length	426mm	426mm	426mm	426mm	426mm	426mm
Seat Tube Angle	73°	73°	73°	73°	73°	73°
Crank Length	170mm	170mm	175mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	660mm	680mm	680mm	680mm	680mm	680mm
Stem Length	60mm	75mm	75mm	90mm	90mm	105mm
Seatpost Length	300mm	350mm	350mm	400mm	400mm	400mm