Rockhopper Expert 29
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Excuse the brag, but we’ve really outdone ourselves here. Proving that true trail-taming…
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Product Details
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 Shimanos’s always-in-charge MT-200 hydraulic disc brakes?) and you have a tubeless-ready, SRAM Eagle 1x12-equipped Rockhopper that’s absolutely prepared to fly.
- A heart of gold, presented in our lightweight yet durable Premium A1 Aluminum, the Rockhopper’s butted aluminum frame features hydroformed top and downtubes in order to keep weight low and strength high, all while providing increased standover clearance, slick internal cable routing and dropper-post compatibility.
- With the goal of making sure 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, Shimano MT-200 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.
- Beautifully beastly, SRAM Level 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 MicroSHIFT drivetrain that offers plenty of range along with a clutch-equipped rear derailleur that keeps your ride quite—and your chain on.
- Pair dead-reliable hubs from Formula with our 25-millimeter internal diameter, hookless Stout rims for a wheelset hat-trick: strong, light and durable.
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
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
Accessories
Pedals
SBC-54 Flat pedal
Weight
Weight
13.0kg (28 lb, 10.6 oz)
Weight Size
MD
* 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 | 175mm | |||
| Handlebar Width | 720mm | ||||
| Stem Length | 45mm | 60mm | 60mm | 70mm | 70mm |
| Saddle Width | 155mm | 143mm | 143mm | ||
| Seatpost Length | 350mm | 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-Center | 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 |
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