Specialized Rockhopper SL Mountain Bike 2010 - Hardtail Race MTB

Few companies can genuinely claim to produce one legendary bike, well Specialized produce a few and one of those is the Rockhopper. It's long been the hardtail by which others are judged.

This has only been possible by constant development and improvement so it comes as no suprise that the 2010 Rockhoppers get a redesigned frame, it's still constructed using Specialized's excellent custom M4 tubing but subtle changes have allowed the 2010 Rockhopper to shed weight and increase stiffness whilst maintaining its classic blend of speed, efficiency and handling.

2010 looks like being yet another year when the Rockhopper sets the standard.

Key features

• M4 alloy frame
• Rock Shox Dart 3 SL suspension fork
• 27 speed, Shimano Deore rear mech, Deore trigger shifters
• Tektro hydraulic disc brakes

The Specialized Rockhopper SL 2010 Features are:

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 inch threadless, Campy style semi-cartridge bearings

Handlebar: Butted alloy riserbar, 25mm rise, 660mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 7 degree up sweep

Stem: 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7 degree rise, 31.8mm clamp

Speed: 27

Front Mech: Shimano Deore, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, bottom pull

Rear Mech: Shimano RD-M592 Deore Shadow, long cage

Shifters: Shimano SL-590 Deore trigger

Chainset: Shimano FC-M442, Octalink Spline 44x32x22

Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-ES25 Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm x 118mm Bb

Cassette: Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11-34T cassette

Chain: KMC X9 w/ reusable Missing Link Chain

Front Brake: Tektro Auriga Pro, hydraulic disc, dual piston w/ 160mm rotor

Rear Brake: Tektro Auriga Pro, hydraulic disc, dual piston w/ 160mm rotor

Rims: Alex RHD 26 inch, 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

Tyres: Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0 inch, 60TPI, wire bead Front Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0 inch, 60TPI, wire bead Rear

Seatpost: Alloy two bolt, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust, 30.9mm

What is a Hard Tail Mountain Bike?
Thick, knobbly tyres and lots of gears are the overriding features of these machines. Strong frames are built to take the rough with the smooth and can often be accompanied by a front suspension fork for added comfort and control. Theyre designed mainly for off road use but these solid, comfortable bikes often meet more general needs. For further information on mountain bikes see our Mountain Bike Buying Guide.

Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.