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2018 Specialized Rockhopper Sport

Velopedia Archive ID 900003296

Overview

Model year2018
BrandSpecialized
ModelRockhopper Sport
Bicycle typeMountain
Archive ID900003296
Original MSRP$710.00
ColorsGloss Hyper/Black Clean; Gloss Tarmac Black/Flo Red/White
SizesS; M; L; XL

Frameset

Frame constructionA1 alloy, Sport XC 29 Geometry, zero-stack head tube, internal cable routing, 135x9mm forged dropouts, chainstay-mounted disc brake, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger
Frame materialAluminum
ForkSR Suntour XCT w/ MCD 29, coil spring, custom Multi-Circuit damping, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), 46mm offset

Drivetrain

ShiftersShimano ST-EF505, Ez-Fire Plus, 3x8
Front derailleurShimano Altus FD-M313, 34.9mm clamp, down-swing
Rear derailleurShimano Acera 8-speed
CranksetStout 3x8, forged alloy; chainrings: 44/32/22T
Bottom bracketSquare taper, 73mm, internal bearings
BB shell width73 mm
CassetteSunRace, 8-speed, 11-34t
ChainKMC X8EPT, 8-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™
PedalsSpecialized Dirt

Brakes

Brakes(F) Shimano BR-M315, hydraulic disc, resin pads, 180/160mm rotor / (R) Shimano BR-M315, hydraulic disc, resin pads, 160mm rotor

Cockpit & contact points

HandlebarStout double-butted alloy, 10mm rise, 10-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 720mm width, 31.8mm
StemStout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise
SaddleHenge Sport, steel rails, 143mm
SeatpostAlloy, 12mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm

Wheels & tires

Hubs(F) Shimano Center Lock, disc, 100x9mm QR, 32h / (R) Shimano Center Lock, disc, 135x9mm QR, 32h
RimsAlloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm internal width, 32h
SpokesStainless, 14g
Front tireGround Control Sport, Flak Jacket flat protection, wire bead, 29x2.1"
Rear tireFast Trak Sport, Flak Jacket flat protection, wire bead, 29x2.0"

Geometry · XS

Seat tube370 mm
Effective top tube549 mm
Head tube110 mm
Head-tube angle69.8°
Seat-tube angle73.6°
Chainstay / rear center435 mm
Wheelbase1060 mm
Bottom-bracket drop57.5 mm
Bottom-bracket height312.5 mm
Reach380 mm
Stack586 mm
Standover height715 mm
Fork offset / rake51 mm
Front center631 mm
Trail82 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown486 mm
Seatpost length350 mm
Crank length165 mm
Stem length60 mm
Handlebar width720 mm

Geometry · S

Seat tube400 mm
Effective top tube568 mm
Head tube125 mm
Head-tube angle69.8°
Seat-tube angle73.7°
Chainstay / rear center435 mm
Wheelbase1078 mm
Bottom-bracket drop57.5 mm
Bottom-bracket height312.5 mm
Reach395 mm
Stack595 mm
Standover height750 mm
Fork offset / rake51 mm
Front center650 mm
Trail82 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown496 mm
Seatpost length350 mm
Crank length170 mm
Stem length70 mm
Handlebar width720 mm

Geometry · M

Seat tube430 mm
Effective top tube595 mm
Head tube95 mm
Head-tube angle69.8°
Seat-tube angle73.8°
Chainstay / rear center435 mm
Wheelbase1104 mm
Bottom-bracket drop57.5 mm
Bottom-bracket height312.5 mm
Reach418 mm
Stack605 mm
Standover height775 mm
Fork offset / rake51 mm
Front center676 mm
Trail82 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown506 mm
Seatpost length400 mm
Crank length175 mm
Stem length90 mm
Handlebar width720 mm

Geometry · L

Seat tube470 mm
Effective top tube623 mm
Head tube95 mm
Head-tube angle69.8°
Seat-tube angle73.9°
Chainstay / rear center435 mm
Wheelbase1133 mm
Bottom-bracket drop57.5 mm
Bottom-bracket height312.5 mm
Reach441 mm
Stack619 mm
Standover height814 mm
Fork offset / rake51 mm
Front center704 mm
Trail82 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown506 mm
Seatpost length400 mm
Crank length175 mm
Stem length100 mm
Handlebar width720 mm

Geometry · XL

Seat tube520 mm
Effective top tube649 mm
Head tube95 mm
Head-tube angle69.8°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center435 mm
Wheelbase1159 mm
Bottom-bracket drop57.5 mm
Bottom-bracket height312.5 mm
Reach462 mm
Stack633 mm
Standover height845 mm
Fork offset / rake51 mm
Front center730 mm
Trail82 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown506 mm
Seatpost length400 mm
Crank length175 mm
Stem length110 mm
Handlebar width720 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 25, 2026.