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Rockhopper 27.5
Rockhopper 27.5
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Better performance. Better value. Better Rockhopper. By tapping the fit and handling advantages of pairing each rider with their ideal wheel size and suspension that works its hardest for everyone thanks to our size-specific Rx Tune, we’ve baked in added performance to the all-new Rockhopper without dialing up the price.
Shimano and MicroSHIFT team up for drivetrain duties with a robust 2x8 drivetrain that can handle everything you’re throw down while confident braking from Radius CX7 mechanical disc brakes seals the deal of the century.
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
SR Suntour XCE 27.5, 28mm stanchions, Rx Tune, coil spring, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), 42mm offset
Cockpit
Stem
3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree rise
Handlebars
Alloy Mini Rise, 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
Radius CX7, mechanical disc, 160mm
Rear Brake
Radius CX7, mechanical disc, 160mm
Drivetrain
Front Derailleur
microSHIFT FD-M462, 2-speed
Rear Derailleur
Microshift Mezzo, 8spd
Shift Levers
microSHIFT, TS39-8R, 2x8-speed
Cassette
SunRace, 8-speed, 11-34t
Chain
KMC X8 EPT, anti-rust coating, 8-speed w/ reusable Missing Link™
Crankset
Stout 2x, forged alloy
Bottom Bracket
Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle
Accessories
Pedals
SBC-54 Flat pedal
Wheels & Tires
Rims
Specialized alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h
Front Hub
Formula 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release, 32H
Rear Hub
Formula SP-2125, 6-Bolt freehub, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Front Tire
Fast Trak Sport, 27.5 x 2.35"
Rear Tire
Fast Trak Sport, 27.5 x 2.35"
Inner Tubes
Schrader, 40mm valve
* 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
| XS | S | M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crank Length | 165mm | 170mm | 170mm |
| Handlebar Width | 700mm | 720mm | 740mm |
| Stem Length | 40mm | 40mm | 60mm |
| Saddle Width | 155mm | 155mm | 143mm |
| Seatpost Length | 300mm | 350mm | 400mm |
| Stack | 559mm | 573mm | 589mm |
| Reach | 375mm | 395mm | 415mm |
| Head-Tube Length | 95mm | 100mm | 105mm |
| Head-Tube Angle | 68° | 68° | 68° |
| B-B Height | 310mm | 310mm | 310mm |
| B-B Drop | 43mm | 43mm | 43mm |
| Trail | 97mm | 97mm | 97mm |
| Fork Length (full) | 475mm | 485mm | 495mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 42mm | 42mm | 42mm |
| Front-Center | 630mm | 656mm | 682mm |
| Chain-Stay Length | 440mm | 440mm | 440mm |
| Wheelbase | 1067mm | 1092mm | 1118mm |
| Top-Tube Length (horizontal) | 541mm | 565mm | 589mm |
| Bike Stand-Over Height | 658mm | 695mm | 735mm |
| Seat-Tube Length | 310mm | 350mm | 400mm |
| Seat-Tube Angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
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