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2016 Rockhopper Expert 29

2 Reviews

If you're the one in your group that's always getting followed on the trail, the…

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Satin Black/Gloss Rocket Red

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Product Details

If you're the one in your group that's always getting followed on the trail, the Rockhopper Expert 29 is here to make sure that it stays that way. We built it to be light, durable, and exceedingly capable, but how we did it is far more interesting. It all starts with an alloy construction that'll resist corrosion and take a beating, while the components are purposefully selected to squeeze every last drop of performance for the money. But what we're most proud of is the Rockhopper's Trail 29 Geometry. It features a low bottom bracket, roomy top tube, and short chainstays to keep you ripping and confident both up and down the trail.

29" alloy Stout XC rims have been laced to our Stout XC hubs to form wheels that allow you mow over everything in sight, climb gracefully, and get to the bottom of the trail eager for more.
Custom SR Suntour XCR-Air 29 fork features 80/100mm (size-specific) of suspension travel that swings well above its weight class.
With reliable traction, puncture-resistance, and sheer speed over the dirt, our 29x2.1" Ground Control Sport tires will keep you rolling with confidence over almost any terrain.
The frame is constructed from lightweight A1 SL aluminum in order to provide a compliant, durable platform to support our acclaimed Trail 29 Geometry. Combined, you get a bike that's more than efficient on climbs and eager to get down to business on descents.

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

Specialized A1 SL Aluminum, Trail 29 Geometry, fully-butted tube sets, ORE down tube, tapered head tube, forged dropouts, disc mount, replaceable derailleur hanger

HEADSET

1-1/8"" upper, 1-1/2"" lower, threadless, Campy style, cartridge bearings

SEAT BINDER

Alloy, nylon/glass fiber washer, QR, 34.9mm

SUSPENSION

FORK

Custom SR Suntour XCR-AIR 29, air spring, S: 80mm travel, M/L/XL: 100mm travel, integrated remote hydraulic lockout w/ rebound adjust, preload adjust, tapered alloy steerer, mag lowers, Hi-Ten 32mm stanchions, disc mount

WHEELS

RIMS

Specialized Stout XC 29, disc, alloy, double-wall, pin joint, 26mm inner width, 28/32h

FRONT HUB

Specialized Stout XC, Hi Lo disc, alloy, RCC bearing system, QR, 28h

REAR HUB

Specialized Stout XC, Hi Lo disc, alloy, RCC bearing system, QR, 32h

SPOKES

Stainless, 14g, black

FRONT TIRE

Specialized Ground Control Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, 29x2.1""

REAR TIRE

Specialized Ground Control Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, 29x2.1""

INNER TUBES

Standard, Presta valve

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

SRAM X5, 2x10, high mount

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano Deore Shadow, 10-speed

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano Deore RapidFire Plus, 10-speed, I-spec

CASSETTE

Sunrace, 10-speed, 11-36t

CHAIN

KMC X10, 10-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink

CRANKSET

Specialized Stout XC, 2x10, 2 pc., 24mm spindle, 36/22T, anti-corrosion hardware

BOTTOM BRACKET

Samox, 24mm BSA for 2 pc. design, 73mm

COCKPIT

HANDLEBARS

Specialized Stout, flat bar, double-butted 6061 alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 31.8mm

GRIPS

Specialized Body Geometry XC Contour, Kraton w/ gel, lock-on, closed end

SADDLE

Body Geometry mountain, steel rails, 143mm

SEATPOST

Alloy, 2-bolt, micro-adjust, 12.5mm offset, 30.9mm, anti-corrosion hardware

STEM

Specialized Stout, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

Tektro Gemini, hydraulic disc, resin pads, I-spec compatible

REAR BRAKE

Tektro Gemini, hydraulic disc, resin pads, I-spec compatible

BRAKE LEVERS

Tektro Gemini, hydraulic, reach adjust, I-spec compatible

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Alloy, 1 pc. body, 9/16"", 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

Manual Downloads

2016 Rider/Bike Weight Limits and Terrain Conditions

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (All Languages)

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual Addendum: Riding With Kids

Specialized Limited Warranty Policy for Bicycles

For safety warning please refer to the documentation in the Manual Downloads section of this page.

Rider Reviews

2 Reviews

02/14/2021

Great For Starters

This bike is definitely a step up compared to other entry level hard tails and especially the air fork and hydraulic disk breaks overall a great bike!!!

Name:: A P.

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04/05/2019

Can do bike

Great all around mountain bike. The bike is competent and comfortable everywhere be it on a paved road, dirt trail, or through a grassy field. Really shines and shows its stuff when climbing up hills with ease.

Name:: Jg

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