Specialized Rockhopper Comp 2020 Review
If you plan your weekends around rides rearranged the garage to fit more gear and have single track dreams.
Specialized rockhopper comp 2020 review. Took one for a ride and the large seemed a tad big. Single ring simplicity we swept aside unnecessary complexity with a simple reliable microshift single chainring drivetrain. Head tube angle of 71 degrees is too steep for any serious fun. That s the rockhopper comp 1x with a light strong a1 alloy frame a simple efficient single chainring drivetrain and quality suspension that keeps you shredding stronger longer.
Russell burton future publishing frame equipment. Didn t have a medium at the shop i went to but i did ride a giant medium talon 29 that felt better than the rockhopper large. You re a mountain biker and you need a bike that s as ready to rip as you. Two expert models and one comp model.
Specialized s entry level mountain bike the rockhopper has had a full redesign for 2021 taking a cross country inspired alloy chassis and giving it a few tweaks to make it real world ready. The expert 1x model has a shimano deore 1x10 speed drivetrain with a wide range 11 42t cassette while the other two bikes get 2x9 or 2x10 speed with a narrower range 11 36t cassette. Futureproof frame outclassed in component stakes there s little room for argument over the highlight of the. My entry bike into mountain biking.
Based around the same high quality frame there are three models in the rockhopper range for 2020. The 18 speed shimano drivetrain lets you climb strong deep into the day and the a1 alloy frameset s smooth comfortable ride keeps you feeling fresh and ready for anything. It is the most versatile and capable hardtail which specialized make. About the specialized rockhopper comp.
Serves as a nice xc trail hardtail or a bike to ride gently while with your family. Im 5 10 and the specialized sizing put me on the border of medium and large. Big rides are big fun in the right company and the rockhopper comp 2x is up for any adventure. Superior shifting settle in for any climb with the shimano altus 18 speed drivetrain with two chainrings and a wide range.
Looking at bikes and saw the 2020 rockhopper comp 1x at about 700.