Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 80mm -
Fork SunTour XCM
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Groupset Acera, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Trail 29 Geometry ORE down tube, butted tube sets, externally relieved head tube, forged dropouts, reinforced disc mount, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger
Suspension Fork
Custom SR Suntour XCM 29, custom Multi-Circuit Damping, coil spring, S: 80mm travel, M/L/XL: 100mm travel, preload adjust, 1-1/8"" steerer, alloy lowers, Hi-Ten 30mm stanchions, disc mount
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera rear derailleur, Shadow design, 9-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus, high mount, bottom swing, dual pull
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus, RapidFire Plus, 9-speed
Cassette
Sunrace, 9-speed, 11-34t
Crank
Stout crankset, forged alloy construction, 9-speed, square taper BB, 44/32/22T
Bottom Bracket
Square taper, cartridge bearings
Chain
KMC X9, 9-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink
Pedals
Plastic, 9/16"", w/ reflectors
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized Stout, Hi Lo disc, alloy, double-sealed, ground race, QR, 32h
Rear Hub
Specialized Stout, Hi Lo disc, alloy, double-sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h
Rims
Specialized Stout 29, disc, alloy, double-wall, pin joint, 25mm inner width, 32h
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Tires
Ground Control Sport, 29x2.1"", 60TPI, wire bead, Flak Jacket protection
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Auriga, hydraulic disc, organic pads, 180mm rotor
Brake Levers
Tektro Auriga, hydraulic, reach adjust
Cockpit
Stem
3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
Handlebar
Specialized Stout, flat bar, double-butted 6061 alloy, 10-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 31.8mm
Grips
Specialized Body Geometry XCT, Kraton w/ gel, lock-on, closed end
Headset
1-1/8"" upper/lower, ZeroStack 44, steel cups, loose ball bearings
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry mountain, steel rails, 143mm
Seatpost
Alloy, 2-bolt, micro-adjust, 12.5mm offset, 30.9mm, anti-corrosion hardware
Model Overview
Rockhopper Sport 29 is a Specialized Rockhopper model. Specialized launched 119 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Specialized Rockhopper bikes models from 2016, here.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
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Rockhopper Sport 29 components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour XCM model. The travel on this model is 80mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Fork material
Rockhopper Sport 29 has an aluminum fork, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels
The Rockhopper Sport 29 2016 bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Specialized Rockhopper Sport 29 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Specialized Rockhopper Sport 29 2016 is available in one size only. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.