Specialized 2022 Rockhopper Elite 27.5
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 1x11 drivetrain. Why stop there? We 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.’
- 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 lockout-equipped 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.
- Beautifully beastly, SRAM Level hydraulic disc brakes pack a mean bite but deliver their power with a refined, intuitive feel to make for a package that punches way above its pay grade.
- Keep things simple with a durable 1x MicroSHIFT drivetrain that offers plenty of range along with a clutch-equipped rear derailleur that keeps your ride quite—and your chain on.
- Pair dead-reliable hubs from Formula with our 25-millimeter internal diameter, hookless Stout rims for a wheelset hat-trick: strong, light and durable.
Specifications
Frame Colour: Gloss Arctic Blue/Black & Gloss Sage Green/Oak Green & Satin Doppio/Gloss Sand
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
Shock: N/A
Weight: N/A
Drivetrain Crankset: Stout 1x, forged alloy
Pedals: N/A
Chain: KMC X11EPT, 11-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™
Bottom Bracket: Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore M5100, SGS, 11-speed
Front Derailleur: N/A
Derailleur Shifter: Shimano Deore M5100, 11-speed
Freewheel/Cassette: Shimano Deore, 11spd, 11-51t
Wheels Tires: Fast Trak Control 2Bliss Ready T5, 27.5x2.35"
Wheels/Rims: Specialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width
Hubs: Front: Formula DC-20, 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release Rear: Formula DC-22, 6-Bolt freehub, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release
Braking System Brakes: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm
Other Handle Bar: Stout Mini Rise, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Stem: 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree rise
Seat Post: Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm
Saddle: Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mm
Geometry XS S M B-B Drop 43 43 43 B-B Height 310 310 310 Bike Stand-Over Height 658 695 735 Chain-Stay Length 440 440 440 Crank Length 165mm 170mm 170mm Fork Length (full) 475 485 495 Fork Rake/Offset 42 42 42 Front-Center 630 656 682 Handlebar Width 700mm 720mm 740mm Head-Tube Angle 68 68 68 Head-Tube Length 95 100 105 Reach 375 395 415 Saddle Width 155mm 155mm 143mm Seat-Tube Angle 73.5 73.5 73.5 Seat-Tube Length 310 350 400 Seatpost Length 300mm 350mm 400mm Stack 559 573 589 Stem Length 40mm 40mm 60mm Top-Tube Length (horizontal) 541 565 589 Trail 97 97 97 Wheelbase 1067 1092 1118