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Specialized Rockhopper 27.5 – Satin Black / Smoke

$749.99

Better performance. Better value. Better Rockhopper. By tapping the fit and handling advantages of pairing each rider with their ideal wheel size and suspension that works its hardest for everyone thanks to our size-specific Rx Tune, we’ve baked in added performance to the all-new Rockhopper without dialing up the price.

Shimano and MicroSHIFT team up for drivetrain duties with a robust 2×8 drivetrain that can handle everything you’re throw down while confident braking from Radius CX7 mechanical disc brakes seals the deal of the century.

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Description

Description

  • A heart of gold, presented in our lightweight yet durable Premium A1 Aluminum, the Rockhopper’s butted aluminum frame features hydroformed top and downtubes in order to keep weight low and strength high, all while providing increased standover clearance, slick internal cable routing and dropper-post compatibility.
  • With the goal of making sure that the Rockhopper offers both the best fit and best performance for every person, no matter their measure, we’ve paired each Rockhopper frame size with the optimal wheel size. The result is a Rockhopper to fit every rider and the assurance that every Rockhopper is rolling on the best-handling wheel for its frame size.
  • Bringing our Rx Tune to Rockhopper for the very first time, the lockout-equipped SR Suntour XCE with custom Multi-Circuit damping brings size-specific travel and spring rates to the show in a performance that’s sure to impress while also ensuring consistent geometry, handling and suspension performance, regardless of frame or wheel size.
  • Pair dead-reliable hubs from Formula with our 25-millimeter internal diameter, rims for a wheelset hat-trick: strong, light and durable.
Brand

Brand

Specialized

We are riders—that fact has guided our every decision since 1974. When quality tires weren't around, we strove to make the best. When people wanted to ride cruisers in the dirt, we made the first production mountain bike. When roadies wanted to go faster, we doubled-down on carbon and built our own wind tunnel. And when we saw kids struggling to focus in school, we started the Specialized Foundation to help them through cycling. Specialized. Made for riders, by riders.
Specs

Cockpit

Stem: 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree rise

Handlebars: Alloy Mini Rise, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm

SeatPost: Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm

Saddle: Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mm

Grips: Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on

Frameset

Seat Binder: Alloy, quick release, 34.9

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

Wheels & Tires

Front Tire: Fast Trak Sport, 27.5 x 2.35"

Rear Tire: Fast Trak Sport, 27.5 x 2.35"

Front Hub: Formula 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release, 32H

Rear Hub: Formula SP-2125, 6-Bolt freehub, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release

Inner Tubes: Schrader, 40mm valve

Rims: Specialized alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h

Spokes: Stainless, 14g

Drivetrain

Chain: KMC X8 EPT, anti-rust coating, 8-speed w/ reusable Missing Link™

Front Derailleur: Shimano Altus FD-M315

Rear Derailleur: Shimano RD-TX800, 8spd

Bottom Bracket: Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle

Crankset: Stout 2x, forged alloy

Cassette: SunRace, 8-speed, 11-34t

Shift Levers: microSHIFT, TS39-8R, 2x8-speed

Brakes

Rear Brake: Radius CX7, mechanical disc, 160mm

Front Brake: Radius CX7, mechanical disc, 160mm

Accessories

Pedals: SBC-54 Flat pedal

Suspension

Fork: SR Suntour XCE 27.5, 28mm stanchions, Rx Tune, coil spring, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), 42mm offset

* 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.