Rockhopper Sport
OverviewAbout the Specialized Rockhopper Sport
The Specialized Rockhopper Sport is a mountain bike, built on a aluminium frame, listed at $950. An off-road bike for trails, with grippy tyres and trail-ready geometry.
SizingWhat size Rockhopper Sport do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Specialized recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 130 to 145 cm | 4 ft 3 in to 4 ft 9 in |
| XS | 142 to 155 cm | 4 ft 8 in to 5 ft 1 in |
| S | 153 to 165 cm | 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 5 in |
| M | 163 to 178 cm | 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 10 in |
| L | 175 to 185 cm | 5 ft 9 in to 6 ft 1 in |
| XL | 183 to 195 cm | 6 ft 0 in to 6 ft 5 in |
| XXL | 193 to 206 cm | 6 ft 4 in to 6 ft 9 in |
Rider heights from Specialized's size chart. Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Specialized
- Model year
- 2027
- Category
- Mountain
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Wheel size
- 29-inch (27.5-inch on the smallest sizes)
- Drivetrain
- 1x9
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
- Price
- $950, RRP AUD (Specialized Australia, checked 17 Oct 2026)
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize M (29-inch wheels)
- Stack
- 616 mm
- Reach
- 425 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.45
- Head angle
- 68.5 deg
- Seat angle
- 73.5 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1128 mm
- Chainstay
- 440 mm
- BB drop
- 62 mm
- Standover
- 754 mm
- Fork rake
- 46 mm
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- microSHIFT Advent 1x9
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 9
- Crank
- Stout 1x, forged alloy
- Cassette
- microSHIFT, CS-H093, 11-46T, 9-Speed
- Rear derailleur
- microSHIFT Advent, 1x9 w/ clutch
- Brakes
- Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm
- Rotors
- 180/180mm
- Wheelset
- Specialized alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h
- Rim internal width
- 25 mm
- Stock tyre
- 29x2.35
- Tubeless
- No
- Fork material
- SR Suntour XCM 29
- BB standard
- Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle
- Thru-axle
- Quick release (9mm)
- Seatpost
- Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm
- Cockpit
- 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree rise / Alloy Mini Rise, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
- Saddle
- Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mm
- Mounts
- Stealth rack mounts
- UDH
- No
SuspensionMTB detail
- Front travel
- 100 mm
- Fork
- SR Suntour XCM 29
- Wheel config
- 29
- Dropper
- No, rigid seatpost
- Discipline
- XC
- Suspension
- hardtail
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Steering
- A 68.5 deg head angle points to balanced trail handling.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (Specialized Australia product page 4263615 (spec list and geometry chart)), verified 2026-10-17. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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