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Specialized Rockhopper SL Comp 29

The Specialized Rockhopper SL Comp 29 is a mid 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 80mm-travel RockShox Tora SLite 29er alloy fork with lightweight air springs and motion control damping. The Specialized Fast Trak LK Control 29 x 2.0" 2Bliss tires feature a large volume casing and reinforced side knobs for superior traction and th eAvid Juicy 3 SL hydraulic brakes with 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotors provide ample stopping power. The Rockhopper SL Comp 29 is available in a red finish with a 9-speed shimano drivetrain, and aslo comes as a single-speed version in Charcoal as the Rockhopper SL Comp 29 SS.

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Specialized Rockhopper SL Comp 29
MSRP $1,300.00
Release date September, 2009
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Models

  • Rockhopper SL Comp 29 - Standard model
  • Rockhopper SL Comp 29 SS - Single speed model

Specifications

  • FRAME:
    • Rockhopper SL Comp 29 - Specialized M4 fully manipulated alloy frame, fully butted, Trail 29" geometry, ORE DT, asymmetrical seat stays, forged dropouts, disc only
    • Rockhopper SL Comp 29 SS - Specialized M4 fully manipulated alloy frame, fully butted, Trail 29" geometry, ORE DT, eccentric bottom bracket, asymmetrical seat stays, forged dropouts, single speed disc only (no shift cable guides)
  • FORK: RockShox Tora SLite 29er, 80mm, 1 piece magnesium lower, 32mm Cr-Mo stanchions, alloy steerer, rebound adj. w/ LO, air & motion control
  • 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 Juicy 3 SL hydraulic disc, alloy backed pads, 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotor
  • REAR BRAKE: Avid Juicy 3 SL hydraulic disc, alloy backed pads, 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotor
  • BRAKE LEVERS: Avid Juicy 3 SL
  • FRONT DERAILLEUR:
    • Rockhopper SL Comp 29 - Shimano Deore, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, bottom pull
    • Rockhopper SL Comp 29 SS - NA
  • REAR DERAILLEUR:
    • Rockhopper SL Comp 29 - Shimano RD-M662 SLX Shadow, long cage
    • Rockhopper SL Comp 29 SS - NA
  • SHIFT LEVERS:
    • Rockhopper SL Comp 29 - Shimano SL-590 Deore trigger
    • Rockhopper SL Comp 29 SS - NA
  • CASSETTE:
    • Rockhopper SL Comp 29 - Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11-34t
    • Rockhopper SL Comp 29 SS - Single speed, Cr-Mo, 20t
  • CHAIN: KMC X9 w/ reuseable Missing Link
  • CRANKSET:
    • Rockhopper SL Comp 29 - Shimano FC-M442, Octalink Spline
    • Rockhopper SL Comp 29 SS - Truvativ Firex 1.1 single speed
  • CHAINRINGS:
    • Rockhopper SL Comp 29 - 44A x 32S x 22S replaceable
    • Rockhopper SL Comp 29 SS - 32A replaceable
  • BOTTOM BRACKET:
    • Rockhopper SL Comp 29 - Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm x 118mm
    • Rockhopper SL Comp 29 SS - Truvativ GXP sealed-cartidge outboard bearing for 2-piece crank
  • PEDALS: Alloy body and cage, 9/16"
  • RIMS: Alex RHD 29", pinned, alloy double wall, eyelets, 28h front and 32h rear
  • FRONT HUB: Forged alloy, hi/low flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount, 28h
  • REAR HUB:
    • Rockhopper SL Comp 29 - Forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount, cassette, 32h
    • Rockhopper SL Comp 29 SS - Forged alloy, high flange, machined disc mount, single speed cassette, QR, 32h
  • SPOKES: 2mm (14g) stainless
  • FRONT TIRE: Specialized Fast Trak LK Control, 29x2.0", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead
  • REAR TIRE: Specialized Fast Trak LK Control, 29x2.0", 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

 

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