Description
Rockhopper Sport is the entry-spec Rockhopper — the most affordable proper Specialized MTB you can buy. Same Rockhopper trail geometry, with Shimano CUES 9-speed shifting and Tektro hydraulic disc brakes for the rider getting started or keeping the spend tight.
Key Features
- A1 Premium Aluminium hardtail frame, Rockhopper trail geometry
- SR Suntour XCM 29 suspension fork for trail use
- Tektro BR-M275 hydraulic disc brakes — strong, easy to service
- Shimano CUES 1×9 drivetrain — robust, low-maintenance
- 29 inch wheels with knobbed tyres
Why You’ll Love It
For Mackay riders new to mountain biking who want a real Specialized MTB at the entry price, the Rockhopper Sport is the smart pick. Easy to upgrade as your skills grow. Sized + fitted in-store at Mackay Cycles.
Technical Specifications
- 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
- Fork: SR Suntour XCM 29, 30mm stanchions, Rx Tune, coil spring, QR, 90/100mm travel (size-specific), 42mm offset
- Crankset: Stout 1x, forged alloy
- Bottom Bracket: Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle
- Chain: SHIMANO CN-LG500, W/QUICK-LINK
- Cassette: SHIMANO CUES CS-LG300-9, 9-SPEED, 11-41T
- Rear Derailleur: SHIMANO REAR DERAILLEUR, RD-U4000, CUES, GS 9-SPEED, TOP NORMAL, SHADOW DESIGN
- Shift Levers: Shimano CUES SL-U4000-9R,RAPIDFIRE PLUS
- Front Brake: Tektro BR-M275 Hydraulic Disc, 180/160mm
- Rear Brake: Tektro BR-M275 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm
- Front Hub: Formula SP-2120 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release
- Rear Hub: Formula SP-2125, 6-Bolt freehub, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release
- Rims: Specialized alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h
- Spokes: Stainless, 14g
- Front Tyre: Fast Trak Sport, 650b/29×2.35″
- Rear Tyre: Fast Trak Sport, 650b/29×2.35″
- Inner Tubes: Standard 40mm SV 650B/29×1.75-2.4
- Handlebars: Stout Mini Rise, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
- Stem: 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree rise
- Grips: Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on
- Saddle: Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mm
- Seatpost: Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm
- Seat Binder: Alloy, quick release, 34.9
