Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2027 Specialized Rockhopper Expert

Velopedia Archive ID 900000961

Overview

Model year	2027
Brand	Specialized
Model	Rockhopper Expert
Bicycle type	Mountain
Archive ID	900000961
Original MSRP	$1,299.99
Colors	Gloss Charcoal Tint Aluminum / Amethyst Frost; Gloss Red Tint Aluminum / White
Sizes	XS - 27.5; S - 27.5; M - 27.5; S - 29; M - 29; L - 29; XL - 29; XXL - 29
Weight	13.11 kg (28 lb, 14.4 oz)

Frameset

Frame construction	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
Frame material	Aluminum
Fork	RockShox Judy, Solo Air, Turnkey damper, 46mm offset, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), alloy steerer
Fork material	Aluminum

Drivetrain

Shifters	SRAM S200 Eagle Trigger Shifter
Rear derailleur	SRAM S200 Eagle
Crankset	SRAM Eagle S100, 30T
Bottom bracket	SRAM Powerspline
Cassette	SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50T
Chain	SRAM CN S200 Eagle Drvtrn XXX Link
Pedals	Specialized, platform

Brakes

Brakes	(F) SRAM DB6, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor / (R) SRAM DB6, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

Cockpit & contact points

Handlebar	Alloy Mini Rise, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Stem	3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree rise
Saddle	Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Seatpost	Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm

Wheels & tires

Hubs	(F) Alloy, Sealed bearing, 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release / (R) Alloy Sealed bearing, 6-Bolt, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release
Rims	Specialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width
Spokes	Stainless, 14g
Front tire	Ground Control, 27.5/29x2.35, T5
Rear tire	Ground Control, 27.5/29x2.35, T5
Wheel size	27.5; 29

Geometry · XS - 27.5

Seat tube	310 mm
Effective top tube	541 mm
Head tube	95 mm
Head-tube angle	68°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	440 mm
Wheelbase	1067 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	43 mm
Bottom-bracket height	310 mm
Reach	375 mm
Stack	559 mm
Fork offset / rake	42 mm
Front center	630 mm
Trail	97 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	475 mm
Crank length	165 mm
Stem length	40 mm
Handlebar width	700 mm
Wheel size	27.5in

Geometry · S - 27.5

Seat tube	350 mm
Effective top tube	565 mm
Head tube	100 mm
Head-tube angle	68°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	440 mm
Wheelbase	1092 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	43 mm
Bottom-bracket height	310 mm
Reach	395 mm
Stack	573 mm
Fork offset / rake	42 mm
Front center	656 mm
Trail	97 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	485 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	40 mm
Handlebar width	720 mm
Wheel size	27.5in

Geometry · M - 27.5

Seat tube	400 mm
Effective top tube	589 mm
Head tube	105 mm
Head-tube angle	68°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	440 mm
Wheelbase	1118 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	43 mm
Bottom-bracket height	310 mm
Reach	415 mm
Stack	589 mm
Fork offset / rake	42 mm
Front center	682 mm
Trail	97 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	495 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	60 mm
Handlebar width	740 mm
Wheel size	27.5in

Geometry · S - 29

Seat tube	360 mm
Effective top tube	586 mm
Head tube	95 mm
Head-tube angle	68.5°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	440 mm
Wheelbase	1105 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	62 mm
Bottom-bracket height	310 mm
Reach	405 mm
Stack	607 mm
Fork offset / rake	46 mm
Front center	672 mm
Trail	97 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	505 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	40 mm
Handlebar width	720 mm
Wheel size	29in

Geometry · M - 29

Seat tube	400 mm
Effective top tube	608 mm
Head tube	95 mm
Head-tube angle	68.5°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	440 mm
Wheelbase	1128 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	62 mm
Bottom-bracket height	310 mm
Reach	425 mm
Stack	616 mm
Fork offset / rake	46 mm
Front center	696 mm
Trail	97 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	515 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	60 mm
Handlebar width	740 mm
Wheel size	29in

Geometry · L - 29

Seat tube	450 mm
Effective top tube	630 mm
Head tube	105 mm
Head-tube angle	68.5°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	440 mm
Wheelbase	1152 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	62 mm
Bottom-bracket height	310 mm
Reach	445 mm
Stack	626 mm
Fork offset / rake	46 mm
Front center	719 mm
Trail	97 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	515 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	60 mm
Handlebar width	740 mm
Wheel size	29in

Geometry · XL - 29

Seat tube	500 mm
Effective top tube	654 mm
Head tube	120 mm
Head-tube angle	68.5°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	440 mm
Wheelbase	1178 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	62 mm
Bottom-bracket height	310 mm
Reach	465 mm
Stack	640 mm
Fork offset / rake	46 mm
Front center	745 mm
Trail	97 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	515 mm
Crank length	175 mm
Stem length	70 mm
Handlebar width	740 mm
Wheel size	29in

Geometry · XXL - 29

Seat tube	560 mm
Effective top tube	679 mm
Head tube	135 mm
Head-tube angle	68.5°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	440 mm
Wheelbase	1203 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	62 mm
Bottom-bracket height	310 mm
Reach	485 mm
Stack	654 mm
Fork offset / rake	46 mm
Front center	770 mm
Trail	97 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	515 mm
Crank length	175 mm
Stem length	70 mm
Handlebar width	740 mm
Wheel size	29in

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