Specialized Rockhopper Expert 2022 Mountain Bike

About the Specialized Rockhopper Expert

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.

Start with a painstakingly engineered Premium A1 Aluminum frame, add in modern geometry that keeps one eye on efficiency and the other on confident capability and you have the rock-solid foundation of our best Rockhopper yet.

Pair that with a parts list that just doesn't quit (...can we get a shoutout for RockShox's Judy SoloAir fork and Shimano's always-in-charge MT200 hydraulic disc brakes?) and you have a tubeless-ready, SRAM Eagle 1x12-equipped Rockhopper that's absolutely prepared to fly.

Key Features

• A breath of fresh air at this price point—and plenty north of it, RockShox’s Judy SoloAir brings air-sprung sensitivity and performance to the masses with a killer value proposition: more bang, less buck. The TurnKey damper deftly dishes out travel letting you focus on what’s ahead.


• Soar up climbs and dive down descents with SRAM's ultra-wide-range SX Eagle 1x12 drivetrain.


• Tubeless-ready rims and tires keep your options open and traction on-call.

Specifications

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


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

Wheels

• Rims: Stout SL Alloy, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width, 27.5 (XS,S) 29 (M,L,XL,XXL)


• Hubs: (F) Shimano HB-RM35, Center Lock™ disc, 9x100mm, 28h, QR (R) Shimano FH-RM35, Center Lock™ disc, 9x135mm, 32h, QR


• Tyres: Ground Control, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5x2(XS,S) 29x2.3<(M,L,XL,XXL)

Drivetrain

• Pedals: N/A


• Crank: SRAM SX Eagle, Powerspline


• Front Derailleur: N/A


• Rear Derailleur: SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed


• Shifters: SRAM SX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed


• Chain: SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed


• Bottom Bracket: SRAM Powerspline


• Rear Cogs: SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50t

Components

• Handlebar: 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


• Brakes: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180/160mm


• Brake Levers: Shimano MT-200


• Saddle: Bridge Sport, steel rails


• Seatpost: Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm

Bike Sizing

Choosing the bike size depends on the type of bike, your height, your riding style, and your preference. A correct fitting bike will be more comfortable, more efficient and more fun to ride. This bike size guide gives our customers general advice on choosing the right size. It is a guide only and we always recommend visiting one of our stores or contacting one of our experts.

• Chainset Type 1x
• Suspension Type Hardtail
• Frame Material Aluminium
• Number of Gears 12 Speed
• Wheel Size 29 Inch
• Model Year 2021
• Frame Style Traditional
• Brake Type Hydraulic Disc
• Discipline Cross Country
• Pedals Included
• Seat Clamp Fixed
• Seatpost Steel
• Axle Type Quick Release
• Bottom Bracket Square Taper

Product code: 916815