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Specialized Rockhopper SL

The Specialized Rockhopper SL is the base model in Specialized's line of Rockhopper SL hardtail, affordable mountain bikes. It has a fully butted M4 manipulated alloy frame with ORE down tube and asymmetrical seatstays for light weight, durability and compliancee and features a RockShox Dart 3 SL fork with external preload and rebound adjustments which allows quick fine-tuning and lockout to eliminate bobbing on long climbs. The dual-piston Auriga Pro hydraulic disc brakes give dependable stopping power while the Shimano crankset with Octalink-splined BB interface and Shimano Deore Shadow 9-speed rear derailleur gives quality shifting and improved performance. The Specialized Rockhopper SL comes in either Black or Gloss Flo Red.

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Specialized Rockhopper SL
MSRP $1,100.00
Release date September, 2009
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  • FRAME: Specialized M4 fully manipulated alloy frame, fully butted, ORE DT, asymmetrical seat stays, forged dropouts w/ replaceable derailleur hanger, disc only
  • FORK: RockShox Dart 3 SL, 80/100mm, 1 piece magnesium lower, alloy steerer, adj. reb. damping w/ LO and preload adj., size-specific spring rates, disc only
  • HEADSET: 1-1/8" threadless, Campy style semi-cartridge bearings
  • STEM: 3D forged alloy, 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: Tektro Auriga Pro, hydraulic disc, dual piston w/ 160mm rotor
  • REAR BRAKE: Tektro Auriga Pro, hydraulic disc, dual piston w/ 160mm rotor
  • BRAKE LEVERS: Tektro Auriga Pro
  • FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano Deore, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, bottom pull
  • REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano RD-M592 Deore Shadow, long cage
  • SHIFT LEVERS: Shimano SL-590 Deore trigger
  • CASSETTE: Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11-34t
  • CHAIN: KMC X9 w/ reuseable Missing Link
  • CRANKSET: Shimano FC-M442, Octalink Spline
  • CHAINRINGS: 44A x 32S x 22S replaceable
  • BOTTOM BRACKET: Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm x 118mm
  • PEDALS: Alloy body and cage, 9/16"
  • RIMS: Alex RHD 26", 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: Forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount, cassette, 32h
  • SPOKES: 2mm (14g) stainless
  • FRONT TIRE: Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0", 60TPI, wire bead
  • REAR TIRE: Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0", 60TPI, wire 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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