2027 Specialized Rockhopper Sport

Game-ready with Shimano's BR-MT200 hydraulic disc brakes, microSHIFT Advent shifting, and an SR SunTour XCM fork that’s built to hustle, the Rockhopper Sport can tack up the win on any given Sunday - and the rest of the week too for that matter.

A heart of gold, presented in 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, each Rockhopper frame size is paired 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 Specialized's Rx Tune to Rockhopper for the very first time, the lockout-equipped SR Suntour XCM with custom Multi-Circuit damping brings size-specific travel and spring rates to the show in a performance that’s sure to impress while also ensuring consistent geometry, handling, and suspension performance, regardless of frame or wheel size.

Beautifully beastly, Shimano 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 microSHIFT 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 Specialized rims for a strong, light, and durable wheelset hat trick.

Technical Specifications:

Frameset

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

Suspension

Fork

SR Suntour XCM 29, 30mm stanchions, Rx Tune, coil spring, QR, 90/100mm travel (size-specific), 42mm offset

Brakes

Front Brake

Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm

Rear Brake

Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm

Drivetrain

Shift Levers

microSHIFT Advent, 9-Speed

Rear Derailleur

microSHIFT Advent, 1x9 w/ clutch

Cassette

microSHIFT, CS-H093, 11-46T, 9-Speed

Chain

KMC eGlide11-Speed

Crankset

Stout 1x, forged alloy

Bottom Bracket

Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle

Wheels & Tyres

Rims

Specialized alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h

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 Tyre

Ground Control, 27.5/29x2.35, T5

Rear Tyre

Ground Control, 27.5/29x2.35, T5

Inner Tubes

Standard, Schrader Valve

Cockpit

Stem

3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree rise

Handlebars

Alloy Mini Rise, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm

Grips

Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on

Saddle

Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155/143mm

SeatPost

Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm

Accessories

Pedals

Specialized, platform