All barn-burner and no benchwarmer, the Rockhopper Sport throws out the playbook when it comes to putting performance points on the board while playing some serious defense on behalf of your wallet.

Game-ready with Tektro M275 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Atlus shifting and an SR SunTour XCM fork that’s built to hustle, the Rockhopper Sport can tack up the win on any given Sunday—and the rest of the week too for that matter.

• A heart of gold, presented in our lightweight yet durable Premium A1 Aluminum, the Rockhopper’s butted aluminum frame features hydroformed top and downtubes in order to keep weight low and strength high, all while providing increased standover clearance, slick internal cable routing and dropper-post compatibility.
• With the goal of making sure that the Rockhopper offers both the best fit and best performance for every person, no matter their measure, we’ve paired each Rockhopper frame size with the optimal wheel size. The result is a Rockhopper to fit every rider and the assurance that every Rockhopper is rolling on the best-handling wheel for its frame size.
• Bringing our Rx Tune to Rockhopper for the very first time, the lockout-equipped SR Suntour XCM with custom Multi-Circuit damping brings size-specific travel and spring rates to the show in a performance that’s sure to impress while also ensuring consistent geometry, handling and suspension performance, regardless of frame or wheel size.
• Beautifully beastly, hydraulic disc brakes pack a mean bite but deliver their power with a refined, intuitive feel to make for a package that punches way above its pay grade.
• Keep things simple with a durable 2x Shimano Atlus drivetrain that offers plenty of range.
• Pair dead-reliable hubs from Formula with our 25-millimeter internal diameter, rims for a wheelset hat-trick: strong, light and durable.

FRAMESET

Seat Binder

Alloy, quick release, 34.9

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 26, 30mm stanchions, Rx Tune, coil spring, custom Multi-Circuit damping w/lockout, QR, 80mm travel (size-specific), 40mm offset

 

COCKPIT

SeatPost

Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm

Saddle

Bridge Sport, steel rails

Grips

Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on

Handlebars

Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm

Stem

Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise

BRAKES

Rear Brake

Tektro HD-M276, short-reach lever, hydraulic disc, 160mm

Front Brake

Tektro HD-M276, short-reach lever, hydraulic disc, 160mm

DRIVETRAIN

Chain

KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™

Front Derailleur

Shimano Altus FD-M2020 2-speed

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Altus, RD-M2000, 9-speed

Shift Levers

Shimano Altus, RapidFire Plus, 9-speed

Bottom Bracket

Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle

Crankset

Stout 2x, forged alloy

Cassette

SunRace, 9-Speed, 11-36t

WHEELS & TIRES

Inner Tubes

26" Inner Tube, SV

Rear Tire

Fast Trak Sport, 26x2.35"

Front Tire

Fast Trak Sport, 26x2.35"

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

ACCESSORIES

Pedals

SBC-54 Flat pedal