Specialized Rockhopper Expert 2012
Specialized Say:
The Rockhopper has been developed over many years to offer a bike that rides better than many bikes twice its price. Whether wanting to take up XC riding, or upgrading from your previous bike, the Rockhopper series will astound. Fitted with renowned components such as RockShox front forks, Shimano hydraulic brakes and Shimano SLX gears.
We Say:
We think the Rockhopper is one of the best bikes around for combining high end technology with value. The Specialized Rockhopper Expert is given RockShox forks, for more control and better tracking so you don't have to upgrade after market.
Spec List
FRAME: Specialized M4 fully manipulated alloy frame, fully butted, disc only, externally relieved HT, forged dropouts w/ replaceable derailleur hanger
FORK: RockShox XC30 TK SL, magnesium lower, 30mm Cr-Mo stanchions, 1-1/8" alloy steerer, coil spring w/ preload adj., TurnKey damping w/ LO & external reb. adj., XS/S: 80mm, M-XXL: 100mm travel
HEADSET: Integrated 1-1/8" threadless, Campy-style, full cartridge bearings
STEM: Specialized 3D forged 6061 alloy, 4bolt clamp, 7º rise, 31.8mm
HANDLEBARS: XC riser bar, double butted alloy, 8º backsweep, 6º upsweep, 31.8mm
GRIPS: Specialized Body Geometry XCT Men's, dual compound, Kraton rubber, closed end, 130mm
FRONT BRAKE: Shimano BR-M446 hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 180mm 6-bolt rotor
REAR BRAKE: Shimano BR-M446 hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 160mm 6-bolt rotor
BRAKE LEVERS: Shimano BR-M446, hydraulic lever
FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano Alivio, 9-speed, 34.9mm clamp, top-swing, dual-pull
REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano SLX Shadow, 9-speed, SGS cage
SHIFT LEVERS: Shimano Alivio, 9-speed Rapidfire plus, SL type w/ optical display
CASSETTE: Shimano 9-speed, 11-34t
CHAIN: KMC X-9, 9-speed, reusable Missing Link
CRANKSET: Shimano Alivio, 3pc, 9-speed, Octalink spline
CHAINRINGS: 44/32/22, replaceable
BOTTOM BRACKET: Shimano, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 73mm
PEDALS: Alloy 1pc. body and cage, reflector kit, 9/16"
RIMS: Alex RH Disc 26", alloy double-wall, 28mm, pinned, 32h
FRONT HUB: Formula disc hub, high-low flange, double-sealed loose ball, polished races, machined disc mount, 21mm contact, QR, 32h
REAR HUB: Formula rear disc hub, cassette, double-sealed loose ball, polished races, machined disc mount and flanges, 19mm contact, QR, 32h
SPOKES: Stainless, 2.0mm (14g)
FRONT TYRE: Specialized The Captain Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, aramid bead, dual compound, 26x2.0"
REAR TYRE: Specialized The Captain Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, aramid bead, dual compound, 26x2.0"
INNER TUBES: Presta valve
SADDLE: Specialized Body Geometry Rockhopper, steel rails, 143mm width
SEATPOST: Forged 6061 alloy, 2 bolt head, 30.9mm, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust
SEAT BINDER: 34.9mm, forged alloy, extruded QR lever
NOTES: Chain stay protector, reflectors, clear coat, owners manual
