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 Shimano 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
- Shimano BR-MT200 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, 30T
- Bottom Bracket: Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle
- Chain: KMC eGlide11-Speed
- Cassette: Shimano CUES CS-LG300-9, 9 speed, 11-46t
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano, CUES, 9-Speed
- Shift Levers: Shimano, CUES, 9-Speed Rapidfire, W/ Optical Gear Display
- Front Brake: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc
- Rear Brake: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc
- Front Hub: Alloy, Sealed bearing, 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release
- Rear Hub: Alloy Sealed bearing, 6-Bolt, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release
- Rims: Specialized alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h
- Spokes: Stainless, 14g
- Front Tyre: Ground Control, 27.5/29×2.35, T5
- Rear Tyre: Ground Control, 27.5/29×2.35, T5
- Inner Tubes: Standard, Schrader Valve
- Handlebars: Alloy Mini Rise, 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
- Seatpost: Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm
- Seat Binder: Alloy, quick release, 34.9
