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Heck yeah, Specialized has just re-read the spec sheet and still can’t believe it either. The Rockhopper Elite is one helluva lot of bike.
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 1x11 drivetrain. Why stop there? They 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 single track with a nice big side of "Whoah, so that’s what a real bike feels like."
A heart of gold, presented in the lightweight yet durable premium A1 aluminium, the Rockhopper’s butted aluminium frame features hydro-formed 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, Specialized has 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.
RockShox's Judy air fork brings with it plush, reliable, supple and responsive suspension up front. Steer your bike in any which direction, knowing you'll have the confidence to absorb what the trail offers up.
Shimano hydraulic disc brakes front and rear allow you to stop in an instant or smoothly deliver braking power under refined modulation.
Keep things simple with a durable 1x Stout chainring paired with a Deore 11-speed, 11-51t cassette. A drivetrain that revolves around simplicity, reliability and crispness of shifting.
Pair dead-reliable hubs from Formula with a 25-millimetre internal diameter, hookless Specialized rims for a wheelset hat-trick: strong, light and durable.
Specifications:
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), steel steerer |
Stem |
3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree rise |
Saddle |
Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mm |
Handlebars |
Stout Mini Rise, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm |
Grips |
Specialized MTB Grip, lock-on |
Front Brake |
Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm |
Rear Brake |
Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm |
Shift Levers |
Shimano Deore M5100, 11-speed |
Rear Derailleur |
Shimano Deore M5100, SGS, 11-speed |
Cassette |
Shimano Deore, 11spd, 11-51t |
Chain |
KMC X11EPT, 11-speed, anti-corrosion coating with quick link |
Crankset |
Stout 1x, forged alloy |
Bottom Bracket |
Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle |
Rims |
Specialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width |
Front Hub |
Formula DC-20, 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release |
Rear Hub |
Formula DC-22, 6-Bolt freehub, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release |
Front Tyre |
Fast Trak Control 2Bliss Ready T5, 27.5x2.35" |
Rear Tyre |
Fast Trak Control 2Bliss Ready T5, 27.5x2.35" |
Spokes |
Stainless, 14g |
Inner Tubes |
Presta, 40mm valve |
Seat Post |
Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm |
Pedals |
Specialized-54 Flat pedal |
Seat Post Collar |
Alloy, quick release, 34.9 |
Geometry & Sizing:
XS |
S |
M |
|
B-B Drop |
43 |
43 |
43 |
B-B Height |
310 |
310 |
310 |
Bike Stand-Over Height |
658 |
695 |
735 |
Chain-Stay Length |
440 |
440 |
440 |
Crank Length |
165 |
170 |
170 |
Fork Length (full) |
475 |
485 |
495 |
Fork Rake/Offset |
42 |
42 |
42 |
Front-Center |
630 |
656 |
682 |
Handlebar Width |
700 |
720 |
740 |
Head-Tube Angle |
68° |
68° |
68° |
Head-Tube Length |
95 |
100 |
105 |
Reach |
375 |
395 |
415 |
Saddle Width |
155 |
155 |
143 |
Seat-Tube Angle |
73.5° |
73.5° |
73.5° |
Seat-Tube Length |
310 |
350 |
400 |
Seatpost Length |
300 |
350 |
400 |
Stack |
559 |
573 |
589 |
Stem Length |
40 |
40 |
60 |
Top-Tube Length (horizontal) |
541 |
565 |
589 |
Trail |
97 |
97 |
97 |
Wheelbase |
1067 |
1092 |
1118 |
*Barring angle values marked by their degree symbol (°), all chart measurements above are listed in millimetres (mm).
Detailed below are the 2022 Rockhopper 27.5 Elite's sizes, with their respective rider's height ranges to which they suit:
Extra Small - 142cm to 156cm (4'8" to 5'1")
Small - 152cm to 165cm (5'0" to 5'5")
Medium - 162cm to 178cm (5'4" to 5'10")
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