We own 2 of these bikes and find them to be excellent. Shram shifter is crisp and concise. Brakes are smooth and sure. From shock is far better than any other in this price range. Response to negative reviews: frame breaker is just plain abusive. Probably not a legit owner. Deore might be better but you won’t find deore in anything close to this price range. These are excellent trail bikes. Not downhillers.

Pro Greate geometry Light weight Negative Very cheap drivetrain

I was lucky enough to find a large 2021rockhopper expert in dark green for $1250.00 before the price increased to $1400.00! The bike preforms excellent with a capable rider but would also make a great intermediate HT. SRAM Components are excellent and the SRAM brakes are perfect. The Judy gold fork is a great fork once set up properly for your weight and trail conditions. I have upgraded to a dropper post replaced the pedals with a flat face Race Face petals and replaced the handlebars with a slight rise and the stem that brings the cockpit closer to me. Highly recommend if you can find and buy one!!

Decided to give my son my 2015 Rockhopper and upgrade my ride... Bought a 2020 in the satin silver and it's an awesome bike!... I really like the 12 speed, as it is so smooth... Now to find a new bike for my daughter, and yes it will be a Specialized!!

I just received one of these and I still don't know how but am very glad that I did. Everything runs super smooth and the green paint I chose looks great in the sun. Great second hardtail as well!

I drove 3 hours to get an Expert XXL. I wanted a Comp but it sold 15 min before I arrived. I was told it would be too big in that I am ""only"" in the 6-1 to 6-2 height range. It is not as I easily straddle the bar & have the seat well up on the post. I rode it on tough trails right away & it was great fun. Gears 1-3 may need a little break-in adjusting as they skip & grind slightly going up tough switchback terrain. Great bike for sure!

Good fit on the L frame size and very light weight. It rides very nice with the 29x2.3 wheels. SX eagle drivetrain responds good, BUT rear derailleur is not the best, nor very precise and need more tension on the chain. This bike deserves a NX or GX rear derailleur instead. If you don't need the wide range cassette, go for the Elite version 1x10 speed. I thing Shimano Deore rear derailleur with clutch performs better.

Great bike for entry levels.

Love the XXL frame size and big 29"" wheels - tough and comfortable bike for rugged commuting, bike camping or heart pounding rides at Annadel