Specialized Rockhopper Sport Hardtail Mountain Bike

The Rockhopper Sport is the hardtail that punches way above its price. A butted Premium A1 aluminum frame with hydroformed tubes keeps weight down and strength up, with internal routing, dropper-post compatibility and plenty of standover. Specialized pairs every frame size with its ideal wheel size, so smaller riders roll 27.5" and larger riders roll 29" — every rider gets the best-handling bike for their size. Fork: SR Suntour XCM with Specialized Rx Tune, coil spring, lockout, 90/100mm size-specific travel Drivetrain: microSHIFT Advent 1x9 with clutch derailleur, 11-46T cassette, Stout forged alloy crank Brakes: Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc, 180mm rotors Wheels & tires: Specialized 25mm double-wall alloy rims, sealed-bearing hubs, Ground Control 2.35" T5 Cockpit: Alloy Mini Rise bar, 3D-forged stem, Bridge Sport saddle, lock-on Trail grips, platform pedals Colorways: Satin Metallic Obsidian / Shadow Silver and Gloss Burnt Gold Metallic / Stallion Metallic. Who it's for: New riders getting into trail riding, riders upgrading from a big-box bike, and anyone who wants a reliable, upgradeable hardtail for the Wasatch Back.