Rockhopper Expert steps the Rockhopper up with better suspension and more premium components. Same A1 Premium Aluminium frame, with a RockShox Judy fork, lighter wheels, SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, and SRAM DB4 4-piston brakes for serious trail capability.
Key Features
- A1 Premium Aluminium hardtail frame, modern XC trail geometry
- RockShox Judy Solo Air fork — Turnkey damper, 80/90/100 mm size-specific travel
- SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain — wider gearing for steep climbs
- SRAM DB4 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes — more stopping power than the Comp's 2-piston
- 29 inch wheels with grippier knobbed tyres
Why You'll Love It
For Mackay riders who'll spend more days on the trail than commuting and want a Rockhopper that punches above its weight at Pioneer Valley fire-trail rides — the Expert is the smart upgrade. The 4-piston brakes alone are worth the step up. Sized + fitted in-store at Mackay Cycles.
Technical Specifications
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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
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Fork: RockShox Judy, Solo Air, Turnkey damper, 46mm offset, QR, 80/90/100mm travel (size-specific), alloy steerer
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Crankset: SRAM Stylo Cranks, 30T
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Bottom Bracket: SRAM Powerspline
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Chain: SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
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Cassette: SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t
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Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
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Shift Levers: SRAM SX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
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Front Brake: SRAM DB4, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc
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Rear Brake: SRAM DB4, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc
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Front Hub: Alloy, Sealed bearing, 6-Bolt, disc, 100x9mm spacing, quick-release
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Rear Hub: Alloy Sealed bearing, 6-Bolt, disc, 135x9mm spacing, quick-release
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Rims: Specialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width
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Spokes: Stainless, 14g
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Front Tyre: Ground Control, 27.5/29x2.35, T5
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Rear Tyre: Ground Control, 27.5/29x2.35, T5
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Inner Tubes: Standard, Presta Valve
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Handlebars: Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
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Stem: Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise
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Grips: Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on
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Saddle: Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
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Seatpost: Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm
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Seat Binder: Alloy, quick release, 34.9
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