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2015

Specialized Rockhopper Expert EVO 650b

Specialized Rockhopper 2015

Cross Country

At a glance

The 2015 Specialized Rockhopper Expert EVO 650b is an Cross Country Aluminium / Alloy mountain bike. It has SR Suntour suspension and a SRAM drivetrain. The bike is part of Specialized's Rockhopper range of mountain bikes.

Trails were built to be ridden hard, and that’s what the Rockhopper EVO does best. With a 120mm fork, 650b wheels, slightly more relaxed geometry, and Tektro Gemini disc brakes, the EVO will tame the toughest trails.

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Specifications

Frameset
  • Frame
    Specialized A1 SL Aluminium, EVO 650b geometry, fully butted tubesets, ORE downtube, tapered headtube, forged dropouts w/ disc mount, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger
  • Fork
    Custom SR Suntour XCR-AIR 650b, w/ custom Multi-Circuit Damping, mag lowers, air spring, Hi-Ten 32mm stanchions, tapered alloy steerer, hydraulic lockout w/ preload adjust, disc mount, size-specific 100/120mm travel
Wheels
  • Hubs
    Front: Specialized Hi Lo disc, alloy, RCC bearing system, QR, 32h
    Rear: Specialized Stout XC disc, alloy, RCC bearing system, QR, 32h
  • Wheels
    Stout XC, 650b disc, alloy double-wall, pin joint, 26mm inner width, 32h
  • Spokes
    Stainless, 14g, black
  • Tires
    Front: Specialized Ground Control Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, 650bx2.3""
    Rear: Specialized Ground Control Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, 650bx2.3""
Drivetrain
  • Chain
    KMC X10, 10-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink
  • Crank
    Specialized Stout XC, 2-piece 2x10, 24mm spindle, anti-corrosion hardware
  • Bottom Bracket
    24mm BSA for 2 pc. design, 73mm
  • Front Derailleur
    SRAM X5, 2x10, high mount
  • Rear Derailleur
    SRAM X7 Type 2, 10-speed, medium cage
  • Shifters
    SRAM X5, 2x10, trigger
  • Cassette
    Sunrace, 10-speed, 11-36t
  • Pedals
    Alloy platform
Components
  • Brakeset
    Front: Tektro Gemini, hydraulic disc, resin pads, i-Spec compatible, 180mm rotor
    Rear: Tektro Gemini, hydraulic disc, resin pads, I-spec compatible, 160mm rotor
  • Handlebar
    Specialized, low rise bar, double butted 6061 alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 5-degree upsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
  • Saddle
    Body Geometry mountain, steel rails, 143mm
  • Seatpost
    Alloy, 2-bolt, micro-adjust, 12.5mm offset, 30.9mm, anti-corrosion hardware
  • Stem
    Specialized 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware

FAQ

Q: What size 2015 Specialized Rockhopper Expert EVO 650b should I get?

After measuring your height, use the size chart below to find the typical Specialized Rockhopper Expert EVO 650b size for your height. Remember that these sizes are a general guide and bike sizes can vary between riders and bikes. The best way to find your size is to go for a test ride.

Rider Height (cm) Rider Height (in) Frame Size
148cm - 158cm 4'10" - 5'2" XS
158cm - 168cm 5'2" - 5'6" S
168cm - 178cm 5'6" - 5' 10" M
178cm - 185cm 5'10" - 6'1" L
185cm - 193cm 6'1" - 6'4" XL
193cm - 198cm 6'4" - 6'6" XXL

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