Rockhopper Expert
OverviewAbout the Specialized Rockhopper Expert
The Specialized Rockhopper Expert is a mountain bike, built on a aluminium frame, listed at $1,800. An off-road bike for trails, with grippy tyres and trail-ready geometry.
SizingWhat size Rockhopper Expert do I need?
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| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 142 to 155 cm | 4 ft 8 in to 5 ft 1 in |
| S | 152 to 165 cm | 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 5 in |
| M | 165 to 177 cm | 5 ft 5 in to 5 ft 10 in |
| L | 177 to 188 cm | 5 ft 10 in to 6 ft 2 in |
| XL | 188 to 198 cm | 6 ft 2 in to 6 ft 6 in |
Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Specialized
- Model year
- 2026
- Category
- Mountain
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Wheel size
- 29-inch (27.5-inch on the smallest sizes)
- Drivetrain
- SRAM NX Eagle 1x12
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- XS (27.5), S (27.5), M (27.5), S (29), M (29), L (29), XL (29), XXL (29)
- Price
- $1,800, RRP AUD (Specialized Australia, checked 17 Oct 2026)
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize M (29)
- Stack
- 616 mm
- Reach
- 425 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.45
- Head angle
- 68.5 deg
- Seat angle
- 73.5 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1128 mm
- Chainstay
- 440 mm
- BB drop
- 62 mm
- Standover
- 754 mm
- Fork rake
- 46 mm
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- SRAM NX Eagle
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 12
- Crank
- SRAM Stylo Cranks, 30T
- Cassette
- SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50t
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
- Brakes
- SRAM DB4, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc
- Wheelset
- Specialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width
- Stock tyre
- 29x2.35
- Tubeless
- Yes
- Fork material
- RockShox Judy
- BB standard
- SRAM Powerspline
- Cockpit
- Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise / Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
- Saddle
- Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
SuspensionMTB detail
- Front travel
- 100 mm
- Fork
- RockShox Judy
- Wheel config
- 29
- Discipline
- XC
- Suspension
- hardtail
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Steering
- A 68.5 deg head angle points to balanced trail handling.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (Specialized Australia product page 4221751 (spec list and geometry chart)), verified 2026-10-17. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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