Yep, we just re-read the spec sheet and still can’t believe it either. The Rockhopper Elite is one helluva lot of bike.

Air-sprung fork? Let me introduce you to your new friend, Judy. Discerning when it comes to your drivetrain? You’ll find no fault—and no grade too steep—with a wide-range Shimano Deore 1x10 drivetrain. Why stop there? We didn’t, in order to allow you the pleasure of stopping yourself with Shimano’s eager-to-please and oh-so-capable MT200 hydraulic disc brakes.

Each is impressive in their own right, but the magic really lies in how they all come together into a Rockhopper that serves up singletrack with a nice big side of ‘ Whoah, so that’s what a real bike feels like.’

A heart of gold, presented in our lightweight yet durable Premium A1 Aluminum, the Rockhopper features butted aluminum tubes 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.
A breath of fresh air at this price point—and plenty north of it, RockShox’s Judy SoloAir brings air-sprung sensitivity and performance to the masses with a killer value proposition: more bang, less buck. The TurnKey damper deftly dishes out travel letting you focus on what’s ahead.

Technical Specifications
COCKPIT
Stem

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

Grips

Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on

Saddle

Bridge Sport, steel rails

SeatPost

Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm

Handlebars

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

WHEELS
Spokes

Stainless, 14g

Front Tire

Ground Control, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

Rims

Specialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width

Rear Tire

Ground Control, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

Rear Hub

Shimano FH-RM35, Center Lock™ disc, 9x135mm spacing, quick-release, 32h

Front Hub

Shimano HB-RM35, Center Lock™ disc, 9x100mm spacing, quick-release, 28h

Inner Tubes

Presta, 40mm valve

DRIVETRAIN
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 10-speed

Bottom Bracket

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

Crankset

Stout 1x, forged alloy

Shift Levers

Shimano Deore, RapidFire Plus, 10-speed w/ Optical Gear Display

Cassette

SunRace, 11-42t, 10-speed

Chain

KMC, X10, EPT anti-corrosion coating, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™

Suspension
Fork

RockShox Judy, Solo Air, Turnkey damper, 46mm offset, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), steel steerer

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

BRAKES
Rear Brake

Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160mm

Front Brake

Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm

* Specifications are subject to change without notice