2021 Specialized Rockhopper Expert 29 Hardtail Mountain Bike - Silver

The ever-popular Rockhopper has been taken back to the drawing board to keep it above the rest of the hardtails out there by updating it with impressive features for optimal performance that won't break the bank. With the all-new Rockhopper, Specialized have truly proven that true trail-taming capability doesn’t have to come at a high price. The Rockhopper Expert is the culmination of 30 years of redefining the relationship between value and performance. Start with a painstakingly engineered Premium A1 Aluminum frame, add in modern geometry that keeps one eye on efficiency and the other on confident capability and you have the rock-solid foundation of our best Rockhopper yet. Pair that with a parts list that just doesn’t quit (...can we get a shoutout for RockShox’s Judy SoloAir fork and Shimano’s always-in-charge MT200 hydraulic disc brakes?) and you have a tubeless-ready, SRAM Eagle 1x12-equipped Rockhopper that’s absolutely prepared to fly.

• A heart of gold, presented in a lightweight yet durable Premium A1 Aluminium, the Rockhopper features butted aluminium 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, each Rockhopper frame size has been paired 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, RockShox’s Judy SoloAir brings air-sprung sensitivity and performance to the masses with an excellent value proposition: more bang, less buck. The TurnKey damper deftly dishes out travel letting you focus on what’s ahead.
• Soar up climbs and dive down descents with SRAM's ultra-wide-range SX Eagle 1x12 drivetrain.
• Tubeless-ready rims and tyres keep your options open and traction on-call.

Starting from the frame up, Specialized factored in value and dialled up performance every step of the way, all while keeping a sharp focus on ride quality. An all-new A1 Premium Alloy Frame featuring butted tubing shaves weight while offering internal cable routing, dropper post compatibility, precise-inspired handling, and a service-course-friendly threaded bottom bracket. Plus, for Rockhoppers destined for urban environments, the frame features stealth rack and kickstand mounts. See, aesthetics and practicality aren't always mutually exclusive.

In another first for Rockhopper, wheel-size specific sizing has been introduced with the goal of making sure that rockhopper offers both the best fit and best performance for every rider, no matter their measure. By pairing each Rockhopper frame size with the optimal wheel size, you get a Rockhopper to fit every rider and the assurance that every Rockhopper is rolling on the best-handling wheel for its frame size. This now means that the Pitch and Rockhopper of old have merged to become one game-changing platform with 26-,27.5- and 29-inch wheel sizes, dependent on frame size. As a result, Rockhopper is now available in more sizes than ever, ranging from XXS to XXL.

Rockhopper is also now available with 1x12, 1x10, 1x9, 2x9 and 2x8 drivetrains to bring the most modern mountain bike performance that fits every rider's needs and budget. Air-sprung RockShox forks, tubeless-ready rims and tyres, SRAM Eagle 12-speed, powerful disc brakes and dependable Shimano components across the range make sure that, pound for pound, the new Rockhopper is the highest-performing mountain bike on the market. Even more impressive, the new Rockhopper achieves all this while offering better price points than ever. From the blacktop to the racecourse, Rockhopper has you covered.