Rockhopper Comp

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

Manual Downloads

How to Lube a Chain

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (All Languages)

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual Addendum: Riding With Kids

2012 Rider/Bike Weight Limits and Terrain Conditions

How to Fix a Flat

How to Fix a Dropped Chain

Technical Specifications

DRIVETRAIN

CHAIN	KMC X-9, 9-speed, reusable Missing Link
BOTTOM BRACKET	Shimano, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 73mm
CRANKSET	Shimano Acera, 3pc, 9-speed, Octalink spline
FRONT DERAILLEUR	Shimano Acera, 9-speed, 34.9mm clamp, top-swing, dual-pull
SHIFT LEVERS	Shimano Acera, 9-speed Rapidfire plus, SL type w/ optical display
CASSETTE	Shimano 9-speed, 11-34t
CHAINRINGS	44/32/22, replaceable
REAR DERAILLEUR	Shimano Deore Shadow, 9-speed, SGS cage

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

COCKPIT

SADDLE	Specialized Body Geometry Rockhopper, steel rails, 143mm width
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

WHEELS

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
INNER TUBES	Presta valve
SPOKES	Stainless, 2.0mm (14g)
RIMS	Alex RH Disc 26"", alloy double-wall, 28mm, pinned, 32h
FRONT TIRE	Specialized The Captain Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 26x2.0""
REAR TIRE	Specialized The Captain Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 26x2.0""

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE	Avid Elixir 1 hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 160mm G2 6-bolt rotor
BRAKE LEVERS	Avid Elixir 1, hydraulic
REAR BRAKE	Avid Elixir 1 hydraulic disc brake, intl std mount, 160mm G2 6-bolt rotor

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Alloy 1pc. body and cage, reflector kit, 9/16""

FRAMESET

HEADSET	Integrated 1-1/8"" threadless, Campy-style, full cartridge bearings
SEAT BINDER	34.9mm, forged alloy, extruded QR lever
FRAME	Specialized M4 fully manipulated alloy frame, fully butted, disc only, externally relieved HT, forged dropouts w/ replaceable derailleur hanger

* Specifications are subject to change without notice

Geometry

Rockhopper - Geometry

13.0 15.5 17.5 19.0 21.0 23.0

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