Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RockShox
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Groupset X5 -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Trail 29er Geometry, fully butted w/ tapered headtube, forged dropouts, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger
Suspension Fork
RockShox XC28 29, TurnKey damping w/ lockout, coil spring, 1-1/8"" alloy steerer, 28mm stanchion, preload and rebound adj. S: 80mm, Others: 100mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X5, 10-speed, long cage
Front Derailleur
SRAM X5, 10-speed 2X10, 34.9mm clamp
Shift Levers
SRAM X5, 10-speed trigger
Cassette
Sunrace, 10-speed, 11-36
Crank
Custom Samox, 2pc. forged arm, 2x10, 170mm/175mm
Bottom Bracket
GXP BB for 2pc. 73mm shell
Chain
KMC X10
Pedals
Composite platform, w/ reflectors, 9/16""
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized disc, alloy, Hi Lo flange, RCC ball bearing system, steel axle, QR, 32h
Rear Hub
Specialized disc, alloy, Hi Lo flange, RCC ball bearing system, steel axle, steel cassette body, QR, 32h
Rims
RH Disc 29"", alloy double-wall, 26mm, pin joint, 32h
Spokes
Stainless, 14g (2.0mm)
Tires
Specialized Ground Control Sport, 29x2.1"", wire bead, 60TPI
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Draco 2, hydraulic disc, dual piston, 180mm rotor
Brake Levers
Tektro Draco 2, hydraulic lever
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt clamp, 6-degree rise, 31.8mm
Handlebar
Specialized flat bar, double-butted 6061 alloy, 700mm wide, 10-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 31.8mm
Grips
Specialized Body Geometry XCT, Kraton w/ gel, closed end, 132mm, lock-on
Headset
1-1/8"" w/ lower bearing reducer, Campy style, integrated full cartridge bearings
Seat
Saddle
Specialized Body Geometry Rockhopper, steel rails, 143mm
Seatpost
Alloy, 2-bolt, micro-adjust, 12.5mm offset, 30.9mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15.5" | 17.5" | 19" | 21" | 23" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.55 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.45 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm |
| Front Center | 630 mm | 657 mm | 680 mm | 704 mm | 725 mm |
| Rake | 35 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 92 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Stack | 609 mm | 619 mm | 633 mm | 647 mm | 666 mm |
| Reach | 394 mm | 406 mm | 424 mm | 444 mm | 458 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 570 mm | 597 mm | 619 mm | 644 mm | 664 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 394 mm | 445 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm | 584 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 100 mm | 115 mm | 130 mm | 150 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 436 mm | 436 mm | 436 mm | 436 mm | 436 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1058 mm | 1085 mm | 1108 mm | 1133 mm | 1154 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 63 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm |
| Standover Height | 754 mm | 790 mm | 819 mm | 853 mm | 890 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
About this model
Rockhopper Comp 29 is a Specialized Rockhopper model. Specialized launched 119 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2014, by clicking on this link.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price 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.
Rockhopper Comp 29 components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Fork material
Rockhopper Comp 29 has an aluminum fork, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Specialized Rockhopper Comp 29 2014, has a 29″ aluminum model. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Rockhopper Comp 29 has 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.