Rockhopper Sport 29

Serie: Rockhopper - Year: 2017

Specifications

Drivetrain

ChainKMC X8, 8-speed w/reusable MissingLink
CrankStout, forged alloy construction, 8-speed
DerailleursFront: Shimano Altus, 34.9mm clamp, down-swing, 7/8-speed - Rear: Shimano Alivio, Shadow design, SGS cage, 9-speed
ShiftersShimano Altus, 8-speed
CassetteSunrace, 8-speed, 11-34t

Frameset

ForkSR Suntour XCM, coil spring, hydraulic lock-out w/Multi-Circuit Damping, 80/100mm of travel (size specific)
FrameSpecialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Trail 29 Geometry ORE down tube, butted tube sets, externally relieved head tube, forged dropouts, reinforced disc mount, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger
Stout, 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 6-degree rise

Wheels

HubFront: Shimano Center Lock, disc, 9x100mm QR, 32h - Rear: Shimano Center Lock, disc, 10x135mm QR, 32h
RimsStout 29, alloy disc, double-wall, pinned joint, 20mm inner width, 32h
SpokesStainless, 14g
TyresFront: Ground Control Sport, 29x2.1", 60TPI, wire bead, Flak Jacket protection - Rear: Ground Control Sport, 29x2.1", 60TPI, wire bead, Flak Jacket protection

Brakes

BrakesFront: Shimano BL-M315, hydraulic disc, resin pads, 180/160mm rotor - Rear: Shimano BR-M315, hydraulic disc, resin pads, 160mm rotor

Components

HandlebarStout, alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm width, 31.8mm
GripsSpecialized MTB Grip, lock-on
SaddleBody Geometry Henge Sport, steel rails, 143mm
SeatpostAlloy, 12mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm
StemStout, 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 6-degree rise
PedalsSpecialized Dirt

geometry

Stack 677mm
Reach 441mm
Head-Tube Length 140mm
Head-Tube Angle 71°
B-B Height 305mm
B-B Drop 69mm
Trail 80mm
Fork Length (full) 515mm
Fork Rake/Offset 46mm
Front-Center 702mm
Chain-Stay Length 450mm
Wheelbase 1144mm
Top-Tube Length (horizontal) 648mm
Bike Stand-Over Height 894.6mm
Seat-Tube Length 560mm
Seat-Tube Angle 73°
Crank Length 175mm
Handlebar Width 720mm
Stem Length 90mm
Saddle Width 143mm
Seat Post Length 400mm

Other models in the Rockhopper (2017) serie

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RRP £ 600
Rockhopper Expert 29
RRP £ 750
Rockhopper Pro 29
RRP £ 950

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