Specialized Rockhopper Base Hardtail Mountain Bike 2026

PRODUCT DETAILS

Better performance. Better value. Better Rockhopper. By tapping the fit and handling advantages of pairing each rider with their ideal wheel size and suspension that works its hardest for everyone thanks to our size-specific Rx Tune, we’ve baked in added performance to the Rockhopper without dialing up the price.

The reliable and crisp Shimano drivetrain provides a robust 2×9 drivetrain that can handle everything you’re throw down while confident braking from Shimano hydraulic disc brakes seals the deal of the century.

• A heart of gold, presented in our lightweight yet durable Premium A1 Aluminum, the Rockhoppers butted aluminum frame features hydroformed top and downtubes in order to keep weight low and strength high, all while providing increased standover clearance, slick internal cable routing and dropper-post compatibility.
• With the goal of making sure that the Rockhopper offers both the best fit and best performance for every person, no matter their measure, weve paired each Rockhopper frame size with the optimal wheel size. The result is a Rockhopper to fit every rider and the assurance that every Rockhopper is rolling on the best-handling wheel for its frame size.
• Bringing our Rx Tune to Rockhopper for the very first time, the SR Suntour XCM with custom Multi-Circuit damping brings size-specific travel and spring rates to the show in a performance thats sure to impress while also ensuring consistent geometry, handling and suspension performance, regardless of frame or wheel size.
• Pair dead-reliable hubs from Formula with our 25-millimeter internal diameter, rims for a wheelset hat-trick: strong, light and durable.

TECHINCAL SPECIFICATIONS

FramesetFrameSpecialized 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 compatibleSeat BinderAlloy, quick release, 34.9SuspensionForkSR Suntour XCE 26/27.5/29, 28mm stanchions, coil spring, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), 42mm offsetBrakesFront BrakeTektro HD-M280, 2-piston caliper, hydrailic discRear BrakeTektro HD-M280, 2-piston caliper, hydrailic discDrivetrainFront DerailleurShimano Altus 2-speedRear DerailleurShimano Altus, 9-speedShift LeversShimano Altus, RapidFire Plus, 9-speedCassetteSunRace, 9-Speed, 11-36tChainKMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing LinkCranksetStout 2x, forged alloyBottom BracketSquare-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindleWheels & tiresRimsSpecialized alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32hFront HubAlloy, Sealed bearing, 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-releaseRear HubAlloy Sealed bearing, 6-Bolt, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-releaseSpokesStainless, 14gFront TireGround Control 2BR, 650B/29×2.35, T5Rear TireGround Control 2BR, 650B/29×2.35, T5Inner TubesStandard, Schrader ValveCockpitStemStout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree riseHandlebarsAlloy Mini Rise, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mmGripsSpecialized Trail Grips, lock-onSaddleBridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mmSeatPostAlloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mmAccessoriesPedalsSpecialized, platform