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Rockhopper Elite 29

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Rockhopper Elite 29

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Yep, we just re-read the spec sheet and still can’t believe it either. The Rockhopper Elite is one helluva lot of bike.

Air-sprung fork? Let me introduce you to your new friend, Judy. Discerning when it comes to your drivetrain? You’ll find no fault—and no grade too steep—with a wide-range Shimano Deore 1x10 drivetrain. Why stop there? We didn’t, in order to allow you the pleasure of stopping yourself with Shimano’s eager-to-please and oh-so-capable MT200 hydraulic disc brakes.

Each is impressive in their own right, but the magic really lies in how they all come together into a Rockhopper that serves up singletrack with a nice big side of ‘ Whoah, so that’s what a real bike feels like.’

Technical Specifications

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Frameset

Seat Binder

Alloy, quick release, 34.9

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

Suspension

Fork

RockShox Judy, Solo Air, Turnkey damper, 46mm offset, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), steel steerer

Cockpit

Stem

Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise

Grips

Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on

Saddle

Bridge Sport, steel rails

SeatPost

Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm

Handlebars

Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm

Brakes

Rear Brake

Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160mm

Front Brake

Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 10-speed

Bottom Bracket

Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle

Crankset

Stout 1x, forged alloy

Shift Levers

Shimano Deore, RapidFire Plus, 10-speed w/ Optical Gear Display

Cassette

SunRace, 11-42t, 10-speed

Chain

KMC, X10, EPT anti-corrosion coating, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™

Wheels & Tires

Spokes

Stainless, 14g

Front Tire

Ground Control, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

Rims

Specialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width

Rear Tire

Ground Control, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

Rear Hub

Shimano FH-RM35, Center Lock™ disc, 9x135mm spacing, quick-release, 32h

Front Hub

Shimano HB-RM35, Center Lock™ disc, 9x100mm spacing, quick-release, 28h

Inner Tubes

Presta, 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

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SMLXLXXL
Crank Length170mm170mm175mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width720mm740mm740mm740mm740mm
Stem Length45mm60mm60mm70mm70mm
Saddle Width155mm143mm143mm143mm143mm
Seatpost Length350mm400mm400mm400mm400mm
Stack607mm616mm626mm640mm654mm
Reach405mm425mm445mm465mm485mm
Head-Tube Length95mm95mm105mm120mm135mm
Head-Tube Angle68.5°68.5°68.5°68.5°68.5°
B-B Height310mm310mm310mm310mm310mm
B-B Drop62mm62mm62mm62mm62mm
Trail97mm97mm97mm97mm97mm
Fork Length (full)505mm515mm515mm515mm515mm
Fork Rake/Offset46mm46mm46mm46mm46mm
Front-Center672mm696mm719mm745mm770mm
Chain-Stay Length440mm440mm440mm440mm440mm
Wheelbase1105mm1128mm1152mm1178mm1203mm
Top-Tube Length (horizontal)586mm608mm630mm654mm679mm
Bike Stand-Over Height732mm754mm781mm820mm853mm
Seat-Tube Length360mm400mm450mm500mm560mm
Seat-Tube Angle73.5°73.5°73.5°73.5°73.5°
Geometry

Rider Reviews

  • 4.9
  • 14 Reviews

Killer Bike

Man this bike is durable and my son has loved it. Light, great brakes, and forkes are fine for a light kid.


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Matthew

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Great components for the Money

Smooth cadillac style ride nor a non-carbon bike. my setup is not compact enough so need to make a few. changes, like shorten the neck. turn the handlebars closer. Needs a gas adjusttable fork unless your a light kid. Bottoms out easy, even on 2-3’ drops. also needs an adjustable seat. get a good one. brakes and gears are good to go. Maybe get at least one aggressive carbon wheel and some bigger tires

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Yes!

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Wesley

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1 year review

I never knew how far I could get with this bike. I have replaced, upgraded, or damaged everything on this bike. I have won 1 state championship with this bike so far. I admire this thing’s capability. I have race against and beaten other riders who ride the specialized epic speed of light which is a $15,000 race bike. This thing has became a cross country beast of a bike.

Would Recommend?
Yes!

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Garrett

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Love it

I used to only ride 20” bmx bikes religiously until i got my specialized rockhopper 29 inch i have to stand on my tippy toes when i stop cuz im so short but ill never go back to 20” bmx bikes again!!

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Yes!

Name:
Matt

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Beautifully built and extremely satisfying

Beautifully built and extremely satisfying to ride!

Would Recommend?
Yes!

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Sirish S.

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Everything you expect out of

Everything you expect out of a hardtail and the some for this price

Would Recommend?
Yes!

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Guest G.

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Have not ridden much yet

Have not ridden much yet but is a nice bike

Would Recommend?
Yes!

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Rodney M.

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Great bike

I searched and searched for a mountain bike with specific features I wanted in a bike. The Rockhopper Elite had everything I was looking for in a bike and more. It has a comfortable ride for a hardtail and handles excellent. I’m going on my second year with this bike and it still rides like It is new.

Would Recommend?
Yes!

Name:
Terrence

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Sturdy well built bike, we

Sturdy well built bike, we can’t wait to get out and put it to use.

Would Recommend?
Yes!

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Heath S.

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Great bike, great clolor

Great bike, great clolor

Would Recommend?
Yes!

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Guest G.

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