Built primarily for enthusiast riders in search of adventure and fitness, our light and efficient Rockhopper SL hardtails are just the right amount of bike to feed a new obsession for tree-lined trails, open fire roads or wherever the pavement ends.
- Fully butted M4 manipulated alloy frame with ORE down tube and asymmetrical seatstays for trail-optimized light weight, durability and compliance
- Responsive, yet stable RockShox Tora SLite 80/100mm-travel coil-sprung fork uses external adjustable lockout, rebound and preload for fine-tuned bump performance
- Oversized 3D-forged alloy stem with 4-bolt clamp for extra strength and versatility
- Stop on a dime with the consistent, fade-free Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotors
- Solid, dependable Shimano SLX Shadow rear derailleur delivers trouble-free shifting without lightening the wallet
- Shimano crankset with Octalink-splined BB interface means greater durability and better shifting performance
- Specialized Fast Trak LK Control 26 x 2.0" 2Bliss tyres feature a large volume casing and reinforced side knobs for physics-defying traction
- XC-inclined saddle with front and rear bumpers for lightweight performance and off-road durability.
FRAME Specialized M4 fully manipulated alloy frame, fully butted, ORE DT, asymmetrical seat stays, forged dropouts w/ replaceable derailleur hanger, disc only
FORK Rock Shox Tora SLite, 80/100mm travel, 1 piece magnesium lower, 32mm Cr-Mo stanchions, alloy steerer, rebound and preload adj. w/ LO, size-specific spring rates
Head Set 1-1/8" threadless, Campy style semi-cartridge bearings
STEM 3D forged alloy, reverse 4-bolt, 7 degree rise, 31.8mm clamp
HANDLEBARS Butted alloy riserbar, 25mm rise, 660mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 7 degree up sweep
Tape / Grips Specialized Enduro, dual compound Kraton, no flange, 131mm
FRONT BRAKE Avid Juicy 3 SL hydraulic disc, alloy backed pads, 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotor
REAR BRAKE Avid Juicy 3 SL hydraulic disc, alloy backed pads, 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotor
BRAKE LEVERS Avid Juicy 3 SL
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Deore, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, bottom pull
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano RD-M662 SLX Shadow, long cage
SHIFT LEVERS Shimano SL-M531 Deore trigger
CASSETTE Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11-34t
CHAIN KMC X9 w/ reusable Missing Link
Crank Set Shimano FC-M442, Octalink Spline
Chainwheels 44A x 32S x 22S replaceable
BOTTOM BRACKET Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm x 118mm
PEDALS Alloy body and cage, 9/16"
Front Rim Alex RHD 26", pinned, alloy double wall, eyelets, 28h front and 32h rear
FRONT HUB Forged alloy, hi/low flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount, 28h
REAR HUB Forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount, cassette, 32h
SPOKES 2mm (14g) stainless
FRONT TYRE Specialized Fast Trak LK Control, 26x2.0", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead
REAR TYRE Specialized Fast Trak LK Control, 26x2.0", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead
INNER TUBES Schrader valve
SADDLE Specialized Rockhopper XC, Body Geometry, 143mm width, front and rear bumpers
SEAT POST Alloy two bolt, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust, 30.9mm
Seat Post Clamp / Binder Forged alloy QR, brass washer
NOTES Chain stay protector, reflectors, clear coat, owners manual