Specialized Rockhopper Sport 27.5

Specialized Rockhopper Sport 27.5

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Description

categoryCross-Country
travel_front100 mm
wheels27.5 Aluminum
frame_materialAluminum
groupsetmicroSHIFT
forkSR Suntour
brakesTektro

Reviews

MBR

Alan Muldoon

An XC-focussed hardtail with good looks, great brakes and an impressively low weight

Pros
  1. Light and fast. Superb brakes
Cons
  1. Skinny tyres

BikeRadar

Alex Evans

Perfectly adequate for blue-graded trails, but its geometry limits its potential to help you progress

Pros
  1. Fast-rolling tyres with plenty of grip for trail centres; solid performance for beginner riders
Cons
  1. Fork let down by sticky action; geometry limits bike’s upgrade potential; 2x drivetrain is dated compared to the competition

Bikerumor

Cory Benson

Specialized calls this the best Rockhopper they’ve ever made, bringing singletrack-ready performance to the masses at affordable pricing and in wider-than-ever sizing for any rider looking to step up their mountain bike game

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Specifications

Frame

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
Frame Sizes
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Frame Colors
SATIN SLATE / COOL GREYSATIN FOREST / OASISGLOSS WHITE MOUNTAINS / DUSTY TURQUOISEGLOSS BLAZE / ICE PAPAYA

Suspension

Fork
SR Suntour XCM 27.5, 30mm stanchions, Rx Tune, coil spring, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), 42mm offset
Rear Shock

Cockpit

Stem
3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree rise
Handlebars
Stout Mini Rise, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Tape/Grips
Specialized MTB Grip, lock-on
Saddle
Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mm

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur
Microshift RD-M46L, 9spd
Shift Levers
Microshift, SL-M859R, 2x9
Cassette
SunRace, 9-Speed, 11-36t
Chain
KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™
Crankset
Stout 2x, forged alloy
Chainrings
Bottom Bracket
Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle

Brakes

Front Brake
Tektro BR-M275 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm
Shift Levers
Tektro BR-M275 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm

Wheels

Front Rim
Specialized alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h
Rear Rim
Front Tyre
Specialized alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h
Front Hub
Formula 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release, 32H
Thru Axle
Formula SP-2125, 6-Bolt freehub, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release
Inner Tubes
Schrader, 40mm valve

Geometry Specialized Rockhopper Sport 27.5

sizeXSSM
seat_tube_length (mm)310mm350mm400mm
seat_tube_angle73.5°73.5°73.5°
head_tube_length (mm)95100105
head_tube_angle68°68°68°
top_tube_length (mm)541mm565mm589mm
chainstay_length (mm)440440440
wheel_base (mm)106710921118
standover (mm)658mm695mm735mm
stack (mm)559mm573mm589mm
reach (mm)375mm395mm415mm
trail (mm)97mm97mm97mm
fork_rake_offset (mm)42mm42mm42mm
handelbar_width (mm)700mm720mm740mm
stem_length (mm)40mm40mm60mm
crank_length (mm)165mm170mm170mm

Customer questions & answers

FAQ Specialized Rockhopper Sport 27.5

What material is the frame of the Specialized Rockhopper Sport 27.5?

The Specialized Rockhopper Sport 27.5 ist crafted with Aluminum

What is the recommended price given by the manufacturer Specialized?

The SRP Price is our information at 775 EUR