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    Rockhopper Expert 29

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    Rockhopper Expert 29

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    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.

    Start with a painstakingly engineered Premium A1 Aluminum frame, add in modern geometry that keeps one eye on efficiency and the other on confident capability and you have the rock-solid foundation of our best Rockhopper yet.

    Pair that with a parts list that just doesn’t quit (...can we get a shoutout for RockShox’s Judy SoloAir fork and SRAM’s always-in-charge Level hydraulic disc brakes?) and you have a tubeless-ready, SRAM Eagle 1x12-equipped Rockhopper that’s absolutely prepared to fly.

    Technical Specifications

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    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

    Stem

    3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree rise

    Handlebars

    Stout Mini Rise, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm

    Grips

    Specialized MTB Grip, lock-on

    Saddle

    Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mm

    SeatPost

    Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm

    BRAKES

    Front Brake

    SRAM Level, hydraulic disc, 180/160mm

    Rear Brake

    SRAM Level, 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

    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

    Front Tire

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

    Rear Tire

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

    Inner Tubes

    Presta, 40mm valve

    WHEELS & TIRES

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g

    * 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

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    SMLXLXXL
    Crank Length170mm170mm175mm175mm175mm
    Seatpost Length350mm400mm400mm400mm400mm
    Handlebar Width720mm740mm740mm740mm740mm
    Stem Length40mm60mm60mm70mm70mm
    Saddle Width155mm143mm143mm143mm143mm
    Front-Center672mm696mm719mm745mm770mm
    Reach405mm425mm445mm465mm485mm
    Chain-Stay Length440mm440mm440mm440mm440mm
    Seat-Tube Length360mm400mm450mm500mm560mm
    Stack607mm616mm626mm640mm654mm
    Fork Rake/Offset46mm46mm46mm46mm46mm
    Bike Stand-Over Height732mm754mm781mm820mm853mm
    Head-Tube Length95mm95mm105mm120mm135mm
    Top-Tube Length (horizontal)608mm630mm654mm679mm586mm
    Seat-Tube Angle73.5°73.5°73.5°73.5°73.5°
    Head-Tube Angle68.5°68.5°68.5°68.5°68.5°
    B-B Drop62mm62mm62mm62mm62mm
    Fork Length (full)505mm515mm515mm515mm515mm
    Wheelbase1105mm1128mm1152mm1178mm1203mm
    B-B Height310mm310mm310mm310mm310mm
    Trail97mm97mm97mm97mm97mm
    Geometry

    Rider Reviews

    • 5
    • 8 Reviews

    Expert 29'er - a good choice for non technical riding

    Good spec with SRAM but lacks a solid axle that you might find in this price range that would give you more upgrade options. Judy fork is fine for my riding on canals and largely smooth tracks. Can see that fork being a limiting factor for serious MTB work. But at around £900 this is an excellent machine. Good dealer back up and service.


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    steven

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    So much fun!

    Delighted with this bike. Can't wait for my next outing - got a smile on my face just thinking about it! My only quibble would be the top gear being slightly more powerful for flat/downhill tarmac, but that's not really where this bike belongs, so stand by my 5 star rating.

    Would Recommend?
    Yes!

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    JimKit

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    Excellent performance so far !

    It's been great so far !. Am happy I decided to go with Specialized Bicycle !

    Would Recommend?
    Yes!

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    Tunde A.

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    Surprisingly good

    The Rockhopper Expert turned out to be a quality hardtail, components are of decent spec and geometry feels great. Perhaps the fork could be plusher, but overall bang for buck is excellent.

    Would Recommend?
    Yes!

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    Andy P.

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    Great bike, great service.

    Can’t fault the bike. Easy build from the box. Great all round experience.

    Would Recommend?
    Yes!

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    Dano B.

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    Bike

    Have no complaints with this bike, comfortable very light and gear changes are smooth

    Would Recommend?
    Yes!

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    Ryan

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    Bought a rockhopper 29 and

    Bought a rockhopper 29 and couldn’t be happier.Even the customer service was unreal, a call to say thank you for my purchase you don’t get that from most companies

    Would Recommend?
    Yes!

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    Guest G.

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