£999 – Specialized Rockhopper Expert 29er Mountain Bike 2026 Small (29) – Gloss Emerald Metallic/Shadow Silver

Description

Excuse the brag but we’ve really outdone ourselves here. Proving that true trail-taming capability doesn’t have to come at an intimidating price—the Rockhopper Expert is the culmination of 30 years of redefining the relationship between value and performance. Start with a painstakingly engineered Premium A1 Aluminum frame add in modern geometry that keeps one eye on efficiency and the other on confident capability and you have the rock-solid foundation of our best Rockhopper yet. Pair that with a parts list that just doesn’t quit can we get a shoutout for RockShox’s Judy SoloAir fork and SRAM’s always-in-charge DB4 hydraulic disc brakes? and you have a tubeless-ready SRAM NX 1×12-equipped Rockhopper that’s absolutely prepared to fly. A heart of gold presented in our lightweight yet durable Premium A1 Aluminum the Rockhopper’s butted aluminum frame features hydroformed top and downtubes to keep weight low and strength high all while providing increased standover clearance slick internal cable routing and dropper-post compatibility. To ensure that the Rockhopper offers both the best fit and best performance for every person no matter their measure we’ve 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.  Beautifully beastly SRAM’s hydraulic disc brakes pack a mean bite but deliver their power with a refined intuitive feel to make for a package that punches way above its pay grade. Keep things simple with a durable 1x SRAM drivetrain with plenty of range and a clutch-equipped rear derailleur that keeps your ride quiet—and your chain on.  Pair dead-reliable hubs from Formula with our 25-millimeter internal diameter hookless Stout rims for a strong light and durable wheelset hat trick.  Frame 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 Seat Binder Alloy quick release 34.9 Fork RockShox Judy Solo Air Turnkey damper 46mm offset QR 80/90/100mm travel size-specific alloy steerer Stem Stout 3D-forged alloy 31.8mm 6-degree rise Handlebars Specialized alloy 9-degree backsweep 15mm rise 31.8mm Saddle Body Geometry Power Sport steel rails SeatPost Alloy 2-bolt clamp 30.9mm Grips Specialized Trail Grips lock-on Pedals Specialized platform Front Brake RAM DB4 4-piston caliper hydraulic disc Rear Brake SRAM DB4 4-piston caliper hydraulic disc Rear Derailleur SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed Shift Levers SRAM SX Eagle trigger 12-speed Cassette SRAM PG-1210 Eagle 11-50t Chain SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed Crankset SRAM Stylo Cranks 30T Bottom Bracket SRAM Powerspline Pedals Specialized Body Geometry Fitness Platform Plastic Rims Specialized Alloy hookless Tubeless ready 25mm inner width Front Hub Alloy Sealed bearing 6-Bolt disc 100x9mm spacing quick-release Rear Hub Alloy Sealed bearing 6-Bolt disc 135x9mm spacing quick-release Spokes Stainless 14g Front Tire Ground Control 27.5/29×2.35 T5 Rear Tire Ground Control 27.5/29×2.35 T5 Inner Tubes Standard Presta Valve Weight Size Medium: 13.14 kg 28 lb 15.5 oz* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colourway frame size and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.