Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 80mm -
Fork Suntour XCE
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Groupset microSHIFT Mezzo, microSHIFT Marvo -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
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
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCE 26, 28mm stanchions, Rx Tune, coil spring, QR, 80mm travel, 40mm offset
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Microshift Mezzo, 8spd
Front Derailleur
microSHIFT FD-M462, 2-speed
Shift Levers
microSHIFT, TS39-8R, 2x8-speed
Cassette
SunRace, 8-speed, 11-34t
Crank
Stout 2x, forged alloy
Bottom Bracket
Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle
Chain
KMC X8 EPT, anti-rust coating, 8-speed w/ reusable Missing Link™
Pedals
SBC-54 Flat pedal
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release, 32H
Rear Hub
Formula SP-2125, 6-Bolt freehub, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release
Rims
Specialized alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Tires
Front: Fast Trak Sport, 26x2.35", Rear: Fast Trak Sport, 26x2.35"
Brakes
Brakes
Front: Radius CX7, mechanical disc, 160mm, Rear: Radius CX7, mechanical disc, 160mm
Cockpit
Stem
Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise
Handlebar
Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Grips
Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on
Seat
Saddle
Bridge Sport, steel rails
Seatpost
Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XXS |
|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.54 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 295 mm |
| Front Center | 601 mm |
| Rake | 40 mm |
| Trail | 94 mm |
| Stack | 538 mm |
| Reach | 350 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 511 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 310 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1012 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 44 mm |
| Standover Height | 642 mm |
| Wheels | 26" |
Model Overview
Rockhopper 26 is part of the Specialized Rockhopper model. There are 119 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Rockhopper bikes models from 2023, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Specialized Rockhopper 2023 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 527$. On the other hand, Specialized Rockhopper Expert 29 2023, is the most expensive and costs 1400$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 650$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 193.08% lower.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
Rockhopper 26 components
Fork
The Rockhopper 26 comes factory-installed with the Suntour XCE fork. This has a travel range of 80mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels size
The Rockhopper 26 2023 bike is equipped with 26″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels give you great handling over your bike. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Rockhopper 26 has Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.