Specialized Rockhopper Sport 27.5 2023
2023 Mountain
Estimate price |
750$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork Suntour XCM
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Groupset microSHIFT Marvo -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
151cm - 164cm
SM
160cm - 172cm
MD
166cm - 179cm
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 XCM 27.5, 30mm stanchions, Rx Tune, coil spring, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), 42mm offset
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Microshift RD-M46L, 9spd
Front Derailleur
microSHIFT FD-M462, 2-speed
Shift Levers
Microshift, SL-M859R, 2x9
Cassette
SunRace, 9-Speed, 11-36t
Crank
Stout 2x, forged alloy
Bottom Bracket
Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle
Chain
KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating 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, 27.5 x 2.35", Rear: Fast Trak Sport, 27.5 x 2.35"
Brakes
Brakes
Front: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm
Cockpit
Stem
3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree rise
Handlebar
Stout Mini Rise, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Grips
Specialized MTB Grip, lock-on
Seat
Saddle
Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mm
Seatpost
Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.5 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.42 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm |
| Front Center | 630 mm | 656 mm | 682 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 97 mm | 97 mm | 97 mm |
| Stack | 554 mm | 568 mm | 584 mm |
| Reach | 370 mm | 390 mm | 410 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 536 mm | 560 mm | 584 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 310 mm | 350 mm | 400 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 100 mm | 105 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1062 mm | 1087 mm | 1113 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Standover Height | 653 mm | 690 mm | 730 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 151 cm | 160 cm | 166 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 164 cm | 172 cm | 179 cm |
Model Overview
Rockhopper Sport 27.5 belongs to the Specialized Rockhopper model. Specialized released 119 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Specialized Rockhopper bikes models from 2023, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Specialized Rockhopper 2023 has a starting price of 527$. Specialized Rockhopper Expert 29 2023 on the other hand is the most expensive at 1400$.
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
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2023 for 750$. In conclusion, this bike price is 154% smaller than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the Suntour XCM model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Rockhopper Sport 27.5 model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Specialized Rockhopper Sport 27.5 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Rockhopper Sport 27.5 comes in 3 sizes, that range from 151 cm – 179 cm (4.95 ft – 5.87 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.