Specialized Rockhopper Sport 26 2021
2021 Mountain
Estimate price |
800$
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 XCM
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Groupset Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
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
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCM 26, 30mm stanchions, Rx Tune, coil spring, QR, 80mm travel (size-specific), 40mm offset
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus, RD-M2000, 9-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus FD-M2020 2-speed
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus, RapidFire Plus, 9-speed
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™
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release, 32H
Rear Hub
Formula 6-Bolt freehub, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release, 32H
Rims
Specialized alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Tires
Front: Ground Control Sport, 26x2.3", Rear: Ground Control Sport, 26x2.3"
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro HD-M276, short-reach lever, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Cockpit
Stem
Bridge Sport, steel rails
Handlebar
Stout Mini Rise, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Grips
Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on
Seat
Saddle
Bridge Sport, steel rails
Seatpost
Alloy, 12mm offset, 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 Sport 26 is part of the Specialized Rockhopper model. There are 119 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2021 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Specialized Rockhopper 2021 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 583$. On the other hand, Specialized Rockhopper Expert 27.5 2021, is the most expensive and costs 1400$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 800$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 138.13% lower.
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.
Rockhopper Sport 26 components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour XCM model. The travel on this model is 80mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels
The wheels on Rockhopper Sport 26 are the 26″ aluminum type. Being a little smaller, these wheels will fit both small and tall riders. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Rockhopper Sport 26 comes 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.