Specialized Rockhopper Expert 29 Mountain Bike 2016 - Hardtail MTB
If you’re in the market for a quality hardtail mountain bike designed for exploring trail centres and for going on cross country adventures then the Specialized Rockhopper Expert 29 is for you.
This trail MTB is rugged and durable with corrosion resistant frame components. The Rockhopper is for those wanting to discover the joys of mountain bike trail riding. Experienced riders looking for an upgrade will also benefit from the modern geometry and components.
Lightweight alloy frame
The Rockhopper is strong, light and stiff thanks to the A1 SL Premium aluminium frame - ideal for trail riding. To remove extra weight the frame engineers shave unnecessary weight from the frame tubes. No strength or stiffness is lost, but you get a lighter frame for easier climbing and better handling.
A tapered head tube makes for a stiffer front end. This improves your steering precision which is very useful on more technical traverses.
Stability and handling also comes from the dialed in trail geometry. The frame is long and low giving you the best off-road handling on descents and technical traverses. The Rockhopper can fly up the climbs.
Suspension fork
100mm travel (80mm on small frame size) from the Custom SR Suntour XCR-Air fork helps to smooth out the trails. The fork remains composed over multiple hits (no pogo effect) thanks to Multi-Circuit and Hydraulic Damping technologies.
Hydraulic lockout gives you extra efficiency on smooth climbs by fixing the fork in place. Usually on a hardtail at this price the fork would come with aluminium lowers (lowers slide into the fork stanchions) but the XCR fork comes with lighter magnesium lowers.
Shimano gears
The Shimano 2x10 speed drivetrain, featuring a Deore Shadow rear mech, is a quality set up at this price. The ‘two by’ set up gives you all the gears you need in a much more friendly system than a triple. A close spread between gears makes it easier for you to find the right gear to match your pedalling speed.
Hydraulic disc brakes
Hydraulic disc brakes are more powerful than traditional rim brakes and provide consistent speed control in all weather conditions.
The Specialized Stout XC wheelset is lightweight but strong to take the impact of trail riding. The large 29” wheel size helps to smooth out trails whilst carrying speed for fast and fun riding. Ground control tyres are fast rolling and give you decent grip on loose terrain.
More control
You get a wider handlebar than you’d usually expect from a hardtail at this price point. This wider bar gives you greater control on technical terrain.
Key Features:
- The frame is constructed from lightweight A1 SL Aluminium in order to provide a compliant, durable platform to support our acclaimed Trail 29 Geometry. Combined, you get a bike that’s more than efficient on climbs and eager to get down to business on descents.
- Custom SR Suntour XCR-Air 29 fork features 80/100mm (size-specific) of suspension travel that swings well above its weight class.
- 29 alloy Stout XC rims have been laced to our Stout XC hubs to form wheels that allow you mow over everything in sight, climb gracefully, and get to the bottom of the trail eager for more.
- With reliable traction, puncture-resistance, and sheer speed over the dirt, our 29x2.1 Ground Control Sport tyres will keep you rolling with confidence over almost any terrain.
The Specialized Rockhopper Expert 29 2016 Features are:
Frame: Specialized A1 SL Aluminium, Trail 29 Geometry, fully-butted tube sets, ORE down tube, tapered head tube, forged dropouts, disc mount, replaceable derailleur hanger
Fork: Custom SR Suntour XCR-AIR 29, air spring, S: 80mm travel, M/L/XL: 100mm travel, integrated remote hydraulic lockout w/ rebound adjust, preload adjust, tapered alloy steerer, mag lowers, Hi-Ten 32mm stanchions, disc mount
Headset: 1-1/8" upper, 1-1/2" lower, threadless, Campy style, cartridge bearings
Stem: Specialized Stout, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware
Speed: 20
Front Mech: SRAM X5, 2x10, high mount
Rear Mech: Shimano Deore Shadow, 10-speed
Chainset: Specialized Stout XC, 2x10, 2 pc., 24mm spindle, 36/22T, anti-corrosion hardware
Bottom Bracket: Samox, 24mm BSA for 2 pc. design, 73mm
Cassette: Sunrace, 10-speed, 11-36t
Chain: KMC X10, 10-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink
Front Brake: Tektro Gemini, hydraulic disc, resin pads, I-spec compatible
Rear Brake: Tektro Gemini, hydraulic disc, resin pads, I-spec compatible
Rims: Specialized Stout XC 29, disc, alloy, double-wall, pin joint, 26mm inner width, 28/32h
Front Hub: Specialized Stout XC, Hi Lo disc, alloy, RCC bearing system, QR, 28h
Rear Hub: Specialized Stout XC, Hi Lo disc, alloy, RCC bearing system, QR, 32h
Tyres: Specialized Ground Control Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, 29x2.1" Front Specialized Ground Control Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, 29x2.1" Rear
Seatpost: Alloy, 2-bolt, micro-adjust, 12.5mm offset, 30.9mm, anti-corrosion hardware
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