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Rockhopper 29

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2012 Rockhopper 29

The Rockhopper is a time-tested XC hardtail built for cruising fire roads and slicing through singletrack. Equipped with Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brakes and a custom-tuned SR Suntour suspension fork with lockout, the Rockhopper 29er combines performance with value in a package every rider will appreciate.

Technical Specifications

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FRAMESET

FRAME

Specialized M4 29"" fully manipulated alloy frame, fully butted, disc only, externally relieved HT, forged dropouts w/ replaceable derailleur hanger

HEADSET

Integrated 1-1/8"" threadless, Campy-style, full cartridge bearings

SEAT BINDER

34.9mm, forged alloy, extruded QR lever

SUSPENSION

FORK

SR Suntour XCR 29"" (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, 80mm travel

WHEELS

RIMS

Alex RH Disc 29"", alloy double-wall, 28mm, pin joint, 32h

FRONT HUB

Formula disc hub, high-low flange, double-sealed loose ball, machined disc mount, QR, 32h

REAR HUB

SBC alloy, mid flange, double-sealed, ground race, machined disc mount and flanges, cassette, QR, 32h

SPOKES

Stainless, 2.0mm (14g)

FRONT TIRE

Specialized The Captain Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 29x2.0""

REAR TIRE

Specialized The Captain Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 29x2.0""

INNER TUBES

Presta valve

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano Acera, 9-speed, 34.9mm clamp, top-swing, dual-pull

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano Alivio, 9-speed, SGS cage

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano Acera, 9-speed Rapidfire plus, SL type w/ optical display

CASSETTE

Shimano 9-speed, 11-34t

CHAIN

KMC X-9, 9-speed, reusable Missing Link

CRANKSET

SR Suntour, 9-speed, Octalink spline

CHAINRINGS

44/32/22, replaceable outer

BOTTOM BRACKET

Shimano, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 73mm

COCKPIT

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

Flat bar, double butted alloy , 680mm (S) or 700mm (M, L, XL, XXL) wide,10º backsweep, 4º upsweep, 31.8mm

GRIPS

Specialized Body Geometry XCT Men's, dual compound, Kraton rubber, closed end, 130mm

SADDLE

Specialized Body Geometry Rockhopper, steel rails, 143mm width

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 180mm 6-bolt rotor

REAR BRAKE

Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 160mm 6-bolt rotor

BRAKE LEVERS

Tektro Draco hydraulic

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Composite plastic body, loose ball w/ reflectors

* 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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15.517.519.021.023.0
Top Tube Length (Horizontal)576mm603mm625mm650mm670mm
Seat Tube Angle (Effective)73°73°73°73°73°
Top Tube Length (Actual)550mm572mm594mm621mm644mm
Seat Tube Angle (Actual)73°72°72°72°73°
Seat Tube Length, Center to Top394mm445mm483mm533mm584mm
Bottom Bracket Drop63.5mm63.5mm63.5mm63.5mm63.5mm
Bottom Bracket Height310mm310mm310mm310mm310mm
Wheel Base1064mm1091mm1114mm1139mm1160mm
Standover Height754mm789mm821mm853mm890mm
Stack613mm623mm637mm651mm670mm
Reach388mm412mm430mm451mm465mm
Head Tube Length110mm120mm135mm150mm170mm
Head Tube Angle71°71°71°71°71°
Chainstay Length442mm442mm442mm442mm442mm
Crank Length170mm175mm175mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width680mm700mm700mm700mm700mm
Stem Length75mm75mm90mm90mm105mm
Seatpost Length350mm350mm400mm400mm400mm
Geometry

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