Shop Talk: All About the Specialized Rockhopper

ROCKHOPPER. True Trail Performance

Performance, reliability and value—the ROCKHOPPER is designed for stretches of flowing singletrack. With hydraulic disc brakes, 100mm-travel suspension fork and a lightweight fully butted A1 aluminum frame, the Rockhopper delivers proven performance riders will appreciate on the trail.

SBCU stands for Specialized Bicycle Components University and is the educational arm of Specialized Bicycles. Helping riders and retailers learn more about their sport.

Video details:
Filmed at Specialized Headquarters in Morgan Hill, California.
T-Shirt is available to Specialized retailers who attend a SBCU course in Morgan Hill, California

Sam Benedict does not own a nice pair of shoes. Just sayin.

[ekskog]

I've got my 2016 Rockhopper in bright green. I absolutely adore it! Love you, Specialized!
Best greetings from Poland :)

[intermilano]

this guy is so good at presenting bikes, very confident, very informative, funny as well, and all in all a good reporter.

[allhailjojo]

My dad had an old Rock Hopper from the 80’s and he rode that thing since before I was born until he finally retired it in like 2014? He used to commute with it for awhile with not many issues and I rode it on occasion too and enjoyed it, Solid bike.

[harpersneil]

"Sometimes it's a squirrel"!!! Slipped that one in and didn't bat an eyelid! Great video, loads of information. I have this bike in the 2005 model and I love it.

[samppa]

Im only 12 years old and i have that bike! I love that bike!

[zackpetersen]

First review I have seen that wasn't condescending towards the bike or the consumers who are on budgets.

[Bmac-zc]

I have a 2019 rockhopper and I love this bike it really goes good and it's a very solid bike

[uchidaoginome]

Did he say you might roll over a squirrel?

[Ryan-]

I just bought one today! Can't wait to take it to the trails!

[Chad-iewl]

Super pleased with my 2017 rock hopper 29. Amazing performance, but I'm replacing that suntour with a rockshox recon. Everything else is perfect for trail riding, and jumps here and there.

[jackfrost-xjbr]

very professionally done and informative, that's how you make a video

[jaseanthony]

I have this exact bike and it's great, I ride this when I'm not on my Dirtbike or in the studio. Great bike!!!

[قناةالشرطةوالأمن-صز]

I just bought one 2014 model. I love everything about it. I recommend. Very fun and smooth ride. Everything that was said in this video is to the t..

[williambrown]

it's superb. love it. I do 9 miles a day, I've cut the time by 6 mins on this bike. well

[williambrown]

just ordered new 2016 model. can't wait for it to arrive!!

[Kedai]

I had a 2011 rockhopper and it was the best bike I ever had. Then some POS stole it in 2014. I still miss that bike every day.

[slugzkea]

I had an 08 rockhopper disc and now i have a 2014 rockhopper comp. the 08 rockhopper was great. On the 2014, half the drivetrain got destroyed in 4 trail rides. The x5 rear derailleur and sunrace cassette are crap. If you get a rockhopper these days, make sure it comes with a shimano drivetrain. Only the higher end SRAM stuff is decent.

[erikbailey]

I still ride my 1995 Rockhopper A1 Comp!

[JU-ljhl]

I have a question for the Specialized engineers. Are the spokes and the rims the same materials and thickness as the 650b bikes? I ask this because I am thinking of the lateral loads that a 29er can take and that it can possibly break it. You and I know as engineers that when it comes to materials, if you elongate any cylindrical type of shapes you better give it a thicker diameter as well if not we know buckling will happen.

So did you guys engineer the 29ers around this type of stress analysis or no?

[notthatguy]

I've actually had a possum run straight at me headed for the brush but squirrels not so much... Still I'm a 29er fan all the way.




The possum caught a piece of my back tire but it survived.