Specialized Rockhopper 29er Mountain Bike 2026

About this bike

Better performance. Better value. Better Rockhopper. By tapping the fit and handling advantages of pairing each rider with their ideal wheel size and suspension that works its hardest for everyone thanks to our size-specific Rx Tune we've baked in added performance to the Rockhopper without dialing up the price.
The reliable and crisp Shimano drivetrain provides a robust 2x9 drivetrain that can handle everything you're throw down while confident braking from Shimano hydraulic disc brakes seals the deal of the century.



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 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.
Pair dead-reliable hubs from Formula with our 25-millimeter internal diameter rims for a wheelset hat-trick: strong light and durable.









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


Seat Binder
Alloy quick release 34.9


Fork
SR Suntour XCE 26/27.5/29 28mm stanchions coil spring QR 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific) 42mm offset


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


Handlebars
Alloy Mini Rise 9-degree backsweep 15mm rise 31.8mm


Saddle
Bridge Sport Steel rails 155/143mm


SeatPost
Alloy 2-bolt clamp 30.9mm


Grips
Specialized Trail Grips lock-on


Pedals
Specialized platform


Front Brake
Tektro HD-M280 2-piston caliper hydrailic disc


Rear Brake
Tektro HD-M280 2-piston caliper hydrailic disc


Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus 2-speed


Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus 9-speed


Shift Levers

Shimano Altus RapidFire Plus 9-speed



Cassette

SunRace 9-Speed 11-36t



Chain

KMC X9EPT 9-speed anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™



Crankset

Stout 2x forged alloy



Bottom Bracket

Square-tapered 73mm internal bearings 122.5mm spindle




Pedals

Specialized Body Geometry Fitness Platform Plastic



Rims


Specialized alloy disc only double-wall 25mm inner width 32h



Front Hub



Alloy Sealed bearing 6-Bolt disc 100x9mm spacing quick-release






Rear Hub


Alloy Sealed bearing 6-Bolt disc 135x9mm spacing quick-release



Spokes


Stainless 14g




Front Tire
Ground Control 27.5/29x2.35 T5


Rear Tire
Ground Control 27.5/29x2.35 T5


Inner Tubes

Standard Schrader Valve



Weight


Size Medium: 14.1 kg (31 lb 1.4 oz) * Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colourway frame size and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Description supplied by Cyclestore.