Specialized Rockhopper Elite Bike – 2023

SPECIALIZED ROCKHOPPER ELITE BIKE – 2023

Yep, we just re-read the spec sheet and still can’t believe it either. The Rockhopper Elite is one helluva lot of bike. Air-sprung fork? Let me introduce you to your new friend, Judy. Discerning when it comes to your drivetrain? You’ll find no fault—and no grade too steep—with a wide-range Shimano Deore 1×11 drivetrain. Why stop there? They didn’t. In order to allow you the pleasure of stopping yourself with Shimano’s eager-to-please and oh-so-capable MT200 hydraulic disc brakes. Each is impressive in their own right, but the magic really lies in how they all come together into a Rockhopper that serves up singletrack with a nice big side of ‘ Whoah, so that’s what a real bike feels like.’

FEATURES

• A heart of gold, presented in their 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, they’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.
• A breath of fresh air at this price point—and plenty north of it, RockShox’s Judy SoloAir brings air-sprung sensitivity and performance to the masses with a killer value proposition: more bang, less buck. The TurnKey damper deftly dishes out travel letting you focus on what’s ahead.
• Shimano’s 1×11 wide-range 11-speed Deore shifiting boasts both the pedigree and performance that legends are made of.
• Tubeless-ready rims and tires keep your options open and traction on-call.

TECH SPECS

• 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: RockShox Judy, Solo Air, Turnkey damper, 46mm offset, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), steel steerer
• Stem: 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree rise
• Handlebars: Stout Mini Rise, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
• Saddle: Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mm
• Front Brake: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mmGripsSpecialized MTB Grip, lock-on
• Rear Brake: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm
• Shift Levers: Shimano Deore M5100, 11-speed
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore M5100, SGS, 11-speed
• Cassette: Shimano Deore, 11spd, 11-51t
• Chain: KMC X11EPT, 11-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link
• Crankset: Stout 1x, forged alloy
• Bottom Bracket: Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle
• Rims: Specialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width
• Front Hub: Formula DC-20, 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release
• Rear Hub: Formula DC-22, 6-Bolt freehub, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release
• Front Tire: Fast Trak Control 2Bliss Ready T5, 27.5×2.35″
• Spokes: Stainless, 14g
• Rear Tire: Fast Trak Control 2Bliss Ready T5, 27.5×2.35″
• Inner Tubes: Presta, 40mm valve
• SeatPost: Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm
• Pedals: SBC-54 Flat pedal
• Seat Binder: Alloy, quick release, 34.9