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.
Specifications
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
RockShox Judy, Solo Air, Turnkey damper, 46mm offset, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), steel steerer
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
Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Front Brake
Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm
Drivetrain
Chain
KMC, X10, EPT anti-corrosion coating, 10-speed w/ Missing Linkâ„¢
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore, RapidFire Plus, 10-speed w/ Optical Gear Display
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
Cassette
SunRace, 11-42t, 10-speed
Wheels
Front Tire
Ground Control, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"
Rear Tire
Ground Control, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"
Inner Tubes
Presta, 40mm valve
Rear Hub
Shimano FH-RM35, Center Lockâ„¢ disc, 9x135mm spacing, quick-release, 32h
Front Hub
Shimano HB-RM35, Center Lockâ„¢ disc, 9x100mm spacing, quick-release, 28h
Rims
Specialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width
Spokes
Stainless, 14g