Rockhopper Expert
Shipping & Delivery
Built, tuned and handed over by our mechanics. Allow 48 hours if it is still boxed.
Built, delivered and set up at your door.
Boxed and part-assembled — we recommend a shop finishes the build. Not WA or NT.
Send us your address and we will price the freight.
Order-ins are placed the day you buy. We will email tracking as soon as it is on its way.
Product Info
Details + Specs
Rockhopper Expert
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 aluminum, zero-stack head tube, internal…
Fork
RockShox Judy, Solo Air, Turnkey damper, 46mm offset, 80/90/100mm travel…
Drivetrain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Brakes
SRAM DB4, 4-piston calliper, hydraulic disc
Front Brake
SRAM DB4, 4-piston calliper, hydraulic disc
Rear Brake
SRAM DB4, 4-piston calliper, hydraulic disc
Key highlights
a butted alloy frame with hydroformed top and down tubes keeps weight low and strength high, with increased standover clearance, internal cable routing, and dropper-post…
each frame size is paired with its optimal wheel size (27. 5in or 29in) so every rider gets the best-handling setup for their height.
an air-sprung fork with Turnkey damper delivers a plush, adjustable 80/90/100mm of size-specific travel.
4-piston callipers deliver confident, all-conditions braking with a refined, intuitive lever feel.
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 aluminum, zero-stack head tube, internal cable routing, dropper-post compatible
Suspension
Fork
RockShox Judy, Solo Air, Turnkey damper, 46mm offset, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific)
Brakes
Front Brake
SRAM DB4, 4-piston calliper, hydraulic disc
Rear Brake
SRAM DB4, 4-piston calliper, hydraulic disc
Drivetrain
Shifters
SRAM SX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50t
Chain
SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
Crankset
SRAM Stylo, 30T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM Powerspline
Wheels and tyres
Wheels
Specialized alloy, hookless, tubeless-ready, 25mm inner width rims; Formula hubs
Tyres
Ground Control 2BR, 27.5/29 x 2.35, T5 (front and rear)
Cockpit and contact points
Handlebars
Specialized alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Grips
Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on
Stem
Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise
Seatpost
Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Component specifications are subject to change without notice.