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2025 Specialized Rockhopper · 2012 Specialized Rockhopper

Specification2025 Specialized Rockhopper2012 Specialized Rockhopper
Overview
Model year20252012
BrandSpecializedSpecialized
ModelRockhopperRockhopper
Bicycle typeMountainMountain
Archive ID9000044169227967
Original MSRPFrom $649.99$880.00
ColorsGloss Sage Green / Olive Green; Satin Cast Lilac / Sea Foam; Satin Slate / Cool GreyBlack/Orange/White, Black/White/White
SizesXS; S; M; L; XL; XXL; XXS13, 15.5, 17.5, 19, 21
Weight13.87kg (30 lb, 9.2 oz)—
Frameset
Frame constructionSpecialized 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—
Frame materialAluminumSpecialized M4
ForkSR Suntour XCM 27.5/29, 30mm stanchions, Rx Tune, coil spring, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), 42mm offsetSR Suntour XCR
Drivetrain
ShiftersShimano Altus, RapidFire Plus, 9-speedShimano Acera, 9spd Rapidfire
Front derailleurShimano Altus FD-M2020 2-speedShimano Acera
Rear derailleurShimano Rear Derailleur, RD-M2000, Altus, 9-speed, Shadow DesignShimano Alivio 9spd
CranksetStout 2x, forged alloySR Suntour
Bottom bracketSquare-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindleShimano Octalink 73
BB shell width73 mm—
CassetteSunRace, 9-Speed, 11-36tShimano 9spd 11-34
ChainKMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™KMC X-9
PedalsSpecialized Flat PedalCompostie
Brakes
Brakes(F) Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm / (R) Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mmTektro Draco hydraulic
Cockpit & contact points
Headset—Integrated 1-1/8" threadless
HandlebarAlloy Mini Rise, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mmXC Riser Bar, double-butted
StemStout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree riseForged 6061, 31.8
SaddleBridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mmBody Geometry Rockhopper 143mm
SeatpostAlloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mmAlloy 30.9
Wheels & tires
Hubs(F) Formula 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release, 32H / (R) Formula SP-2125, 6-Bolt freehub, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release—
RimsSpecialized alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32hAlex RH Disc 26"
SpokesStainless, 14g—
Front tireFast Trak SportThe Captain Sport 26 X 2"
Rear tireFast Trak Sport—
Wheel size26; 27.5; 29—

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2025 Specialized Rockhopper2012 Specialized Rockhopper
Selected size / positionM · 27.5—
Reach425 mm—
Stack616 mm—
Effective top tube608 mm—
Head-tube angle68.5°—
Seat-tube angle73.5°—
Seat tube400 mm—
Head tube95 mm—
Chainstay / rear center440 mm—
Wheelbase1128 mm—
Bottom-bracket drop62 mm—
Bottom-bracket height310 mm—
Standover height754 mm—
Fork offset / rake46 mm—
Front center696 mm—
Trail97 mm—
Wheel size29in—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 7, 2026.