Product Info
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Rockhopper Expert 29
Confident performance from day one
Excuse the brag, but we’ve really outdone ourselves here. Proving that true trail-taming capability doesn’t have to come at an intimidating price, the Rockhopper Expert is the culmination of 30 years of redefining the relationship between value and performance.
Best for: Cross-country trails, fitness riding and confident off-road progression.
At a glance
Frame
Specialized A1 premium butted alloy, zero-stack head tube, internal…
Fork
RockShox Judy, Solo Air, Turnkey damper, 46mm offset, QR, 80/90/100mm…
Drivetrain
SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
Brakes
Shimano MT-200, 2-Piston Caliper, Hydraulic disc, 180/160mm
Seat Binder
Alloy, quick release, 34.9
Front Brake
Shimano MT-200, 2-Piston Caliper, Hydraulic disc, 180/160mm
Key highlights
Frame: Specialized A1 premium butted alloy, zero-stack head tube, internal cable routing, 135x9mm forged dropouts, chainstay-mounted disc brake…
Fork: RockShox Judy, Solo Air, Turnkey damper, 46mm offset, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), alloy steerer
Rear Derailleur: SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
Rims: Stout Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width
Complete specification
Full build details
Components are grouped by bike system so the complete build is easy to scan.
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
RockShox Judy, Solo Air, Turnkey damper, 46mm offset, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), alloy steerer
Brakes
Front Brake
Shimano MT-200, 2-Piston Caliper, Hydraulic disc, 180/160mm
Rear Brake
Shimano MT-200, 2-Piston Caliper, Hydraulic disc, 180mm
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
SRAM SX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
Rear Derailleur
SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50t
Chain
SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
Crankset
SRAM SX Eagle, Powerspline
Bottom Bracket
SRAM Powerspline
Wheels and tyres
Rims
Stout Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width
Front Hub
Formula DC-20, 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release
Rear Hub
Formula DC-22, 6-Bolt freehub, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Front tyre
Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35
Rear tyre
Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35
Inner Tubes
Presta, 40mm valve
Cockpit and contact points
Stem
Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise
Handlebars
Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Grips
Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on
Saddle
Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mm
Seatpost
Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm
Accessories and storage
Pedals
Specialized Flat Pedal
Component specifications are subject to change without notice.