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2021 Specialized Rockhopper Expert

Velopedia Archive ID 900004307

Overview

Model year2021
BrandSpecialized
ModelRockhopper Expert
Bicycle typeMountain
Archive ID900004307
Original MSRP$1,400.00
ColorsGloss Sky Blue / Satin Black; Satin Silver Dust / Black Holographic
SizesXS; M

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 materialAluminum
ForkRockShox Judy, Solo Air, Turnkey damper, 42mm offset, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), alloy steerer
Fork materialAluminum

Drivetrain

ShiftersSRAM SX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
Rear derailleurSRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
CranksetSRAM SX Eagle, Powerspline
Bottom bracketSRAM Powerspline
CassetteSRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50t
ChainSRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
PedalsSBC-54 Flat pedal

Brakes

Brakes(F) SRAM Level, hydraulic disc, 180/160mm / (R) SRAM Level, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm

Cockpit & contact points

HandlebarSpecialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
StemStout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise
SaddleBridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mm
SeatpostAlloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm

Wheels & tires

Hubs(F) Shimano HB-RM35, Center Lock™ disc, 9x100mm spacing, quick-release, 28h / (R) Shimano FH-RM35, Center Lock™ disc, 9x135mm spacing, quick-release, 32h
RimsSpecialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width
SpokesStainless, 14g
Front tireGround Control, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5x2.3"
Rear tireGround Control, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5x2.3"

Geometry · XS

Seat tube310 mm
Effective top tube541 mm
Head tube95 mm
Head-tube angle68°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center440 mm
Wheelbase1067 mm
Bottom-bracket drop43 mm
Bottom-bracket height310 mm
Reach375 mm
Stack559 mm
Standover height658 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm
Front center630 mm
Trail97 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown475 mm
Seatpost length300 mm
Crank length165 mm
Stem length35 mm
Handlebar width700 mm

Geometry · S

Seat tube350 mm
Effective top tube565 mm
Head tube100 mm
Head-tube angle68°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center440 mm
Wheelbase1092 mm
Bottom-bracket drop43 mm
Bottom-bracket height310 mm
Reach395 mm
Stack573 mm
Standover height695 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm
Front center656 mm
Trail97 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown485 mm
Seatpost length350 mm
Crank length170 mm
Stem length45 mm
Handlebar width720 mm

Geometry · M

Seat tube400 mm
Effective top tube589 mm
Head tube105 mm
Head-tube angle68°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center440 mm
Wheelbase1118 mm
Bottom-bracket drop43 mm
Bottom-bracket height310 mm
Reach415 mm
Stack589 mm
Standover height735 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm
Front center682 mm
Trail97 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown495 mm
Seatpost length400 mm
Crank length170 mm
Stem length60 mm
Handlebar width740 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 26, 2026.