Specialized Rockhopper Sport 26 limestone MTB-Hardtail

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, hookless Stout rims for a wheelset hat-trick: strong, light and durable.


Specifications

FRAME SET
SEAT POST CLAMP
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

BIKEWORK
FORK
SR Suntour XCM 26, 30mm stanchions, Rx Tune, coil spring, custom multi-circuit damping with lockout, QR, 80mm travel (size specific), 40mm offset

COCKPIT
SADDLE POST
Alloy, 2-bolt clamping, 30.9mm
SADDLE
Bridge Sport, steel rails
STEERING HANDLES
Specialized Trail grips, lockable
HANDLEBAR
Specialized, light alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm pitch, 31.8mm
FOREQUARTERS
Stout 3D forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6° pitch

BRAKES
REAR BRAKE
Tektro HD-M276, short lever travel, hydraulic disc brake, 160mm
FRONT BRAKE
Tektro HD-M276, short lever travel, hydraulic disc brake, 160mm

DRIVE
CHAIN
KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating with reusable Missing Link™.
DRIVER
Shimano Altus FD-M2020 2-speed
SHIFTER
Shimano Altus, RD-M2000, 9-speed
SHIFT HANDLE
Shimano Altus, RapidFire Plus, 9-speed
INNER BEARINGS
Square tapered, 73mm, internal bearing, 122.5mm spindle
CRANKSET
Robust 2x, forged alloy
CASSETTE
SunRace, 9-speed, 11-36t

WHEELS
HOSE
26" inner tube, SV
REAR TIRES
Fast Trak Sport, 26x2.35
FRONT TIRES
Fast Trak Sport, 26x2.35
FRONT WHEEL HUB
Formula 6-Bolt, Disc,