Specialized 21 Rockhopper Elite 29

Yep, we just re-read the spec sheet and still can't believe it either. The Rockhopper Elite is one helluva lot of bike.

FEATURES

Air-sprung fork? Let me introduce you to your new friend, Judy. Discerning when it comes to your drivetrain? You'll find no fault—and no grade too steep—with a wide-range Shimano Deore 1x10 drivetrain. Why stop there? We didn't, in order to allow you the pleasure of stopping yourself with Shimano's eager-to-please and oh-so-capable MT200 hydraulic disc brakes.

Each is impressive in their own right, but the magic really lies in how they all come together into a Rockhopper that serves up singletrack with a nice big side of ' Whoah, so that's what a real bike feels like.'

• A heart of gold, presented in our lightweight yet durable Premium A1 Aluminum, the Rockhopper features butted aluminum tubes 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.
• 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.
• Shimano's 1x10 wide-range 10-speed Deore shifiting boasts both the pedigree and performance that legends are made of.
• Tubeless-ready rims and tires keep your options open and traction on-call.

BIKE SPEC

FRAME - 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), steel steerer

FRONT HUB - Shimano HB-RM35, Center Lock™ disc, 9x100mm spacing, quick-release, 28h

REAR HUB - Shimano FH-RM35, Center Lock™ disc, 9x135mm spacing, quick-release, 32h

SPOKES - Stainless, 14g

RIMS - Alloy, Offset Design, Tubeless Ready, 25mm internal width, 28h

INNER TUBES - Presta, 40mm valve

FRONT TYRE - Ground Control, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

REAR TYRE - Ground Control, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

CRANKSET - Stout 1x, forged alloy

CHAINRINGS - 30T

BOTTOM BRACKET - Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle

SHIFT LEVERS - Shimano Deore, RapidFire Plus, 10-speed w/ Optical Gear Display

REAR DERAILLEUR - Shimano Deore, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 10-speed

CASSETTE - SunRace, 11-42t, 10-speed

CHAIN - KMC, X10, EPT anti-corrosion coating, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™

FRONT BRAKE - Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm

REAR BRAKE - Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160mm

HANDLEBARS - Stout Mini Rise, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm

GRIPS - Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on

STEM - Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise

SADDLE - Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mm

SEATPOST - Alloy, 12mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm

SEAT BINDER - Alloy, quick release, 34.9