Specialized Rockhopper 27 5 Review
With its capable geometry lightweight frame and rapid rolling 29 wheels the specialized rockhopper is a great hardtail mountain bikes for all types of cross country adventures.
Specialized rockhopper 27 5 review. Horrible stock sr suntour xcr fork should be updated quickly. 3 5 out of 5 star rating 3 5 gbp 650 00 rrp. Specialized has also extended the size range and introduced size specific wheels to the rockhopper platform to improve how the bike fits and handles. My entry bike into mountain biking.
Entry level hardtail that s worthy of upgrades. The rockhopper and the pitch were two sides of the same coin essentially identical bikes with different wheel sizes. 29 inchers for the rockhopper and 27 5 inch hoops for the pitch. Specialized has taken the rockhopper and pitch models and merged them for model year 2021 and in doing so has broadened the model with eight sizes 27 5in and 29in versions a multitude of.
From trail centre loops to traditional bridleway xc rides the rockhopper offers that perfect balance between rugged capability and lightweight efficiency at an affordable price point. Head tube angle of 71 degrees is too steep for any serious fun. Contact your local retailer for store hours covid 19 safety measures. Specialized statement on covid 19 read here.
Sr suntour xcm 27 5 30mm stanchions rx tune coil spring qr 80 90 100mm travel size specific 42mm offset front hub formula 6 bolt disc 100x9mm spacing quick release 32h. As such the size xs s and m rockhoppers roll on smaller 27 5in wheels while the l xl and xxl bikes get proportionally bigger 29in wheels.