Specialized Rockhopper SL Expert

$1,350.00 Released September, 2009

The Specialized Rockhopper SL Expert is an upper model in Specialized's line of Rockhopper SL hardtail, affordable mountain bikes. It has a fully butted M4 manipulated alloy frame with 29" geometry, ORE down tube and asymmetrical seatstays for light weight, durability and compliance and features a RockShox Recon SLite coil-sprung fork with strong, oversized alloy stanchions and uses adjustable preload and rebound plus lockout for fined-tuned performance or long climbs.

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The Lightweight Shimano Hollowtech II crankset delivers stiffness and efficiency while Shimano Deore XT Shadow rear derailleur gives top-of-the-line shifting performance. It has high strength and durable double-walled DT Swiss 445D disc-specific rims and uses Avid Elixir 4 hydraulic disc brakes with G3 Clean Sweep rotors for optimal stopping power in any condition. The Rockhopper SL Expert comes in a Black/Red finish.

Specifications

FRAME: Specialized M4 fully manipulated alloy frame, fully butted, ORE DT, asymmetrical seat stays, forged dropouts w/ replaceable derailleur hanger, disc only
FORK: RockShox Recon SLite, 80/100mm, 1 piece magnesium lower, alloy steerer, 32mm alloy stanchions, coil spring, preload and rebound adj. w/ LO
HEADSET: 1-1/8" threadless, Campy style semi-cartridge bearings
STEM: 3D forged alloy, reverse 4-bolt, 7 degree rise, 31.8mm clamp
HANDLEBARS: Butted alloy riserbar, 25mm rise, 660mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 7 degree up sweep
GRIPS: Specialized Enduro, dual compound Kraton, no flange, 131mm
FRONT BRAKE: Avid Elixir 4 hydraulic disc, alloy backed organic pads, 160mm G3 Clean Sweep rotor
REAR BRAKE: Avid Elixir 4 hydraulic disc, alloy backed organic pads, 160mm G3 Clean Sweep rotor
BRAKE LEVERS: Avid Elixir 4
FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano Deore, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, bottom pull
REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano RD-M772 Deore XT Shadow, long cage
SHIFT LEVERS: Shimano SL-M531 Deore trigger
CASSETTE: Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11-34t
CHAIN: KMC X9 w/ reuseable Missing Link
CRANKSET: Shimano FC-M521, Hollowtech, Octalink spline
CHAINRINGS: 44A x 32S x 22S replaceable
BOTTOM BRACKET: Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm x 118mm
PEDALS: Alloy body and cage, 9/16"
RIMS: DT-Swiss 445D, 26", alloy double wall disc, pin joint, eyelets, 28h front and 32h rear
FRONT HUB: Forged alloy, hi/low flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount, 28h
REAR HUB: Forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount, cassette, 32h
SPOKES: 2mm (14g) stainless
FRONT TIRE: Specialized Fast Trak LK Control, 26x2.0", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead
REAR TIRE: Specialized Fast Trak LK Control, 26x2.0", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead
INNER TUBES: Schraeder valve
SADDLE: Specialized Rockhopper XC, Body Geometry, 143mm width, front and rear bumpers
SEATPOST: Alloy two bolt, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust, 30.9mm
SEAT BINDER: Forged alloy QR, brass washer
NOTES: Chain stay protector, reflectors, clear coat, owners manual