Specialized ROCKHOPPER 2009 VS Specialized HARDROCK SPORT 2008 specs comparison

Specialized Rockhopper
General InfosModel | Rockhopper |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -- Satin Black KL-Gloss Flo Red |
Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 23 (inches) |
Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Specialized Linear Pull LeversAlloy Linear Pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Specialized Forged Alloy |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-holeSpecialized RHD |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | M4 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Specialized Low Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 31.8 (millimeters)Specialized 3D |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Loose Ball |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC X8 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) |
Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-ES25 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.4 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth8-speed |
Specialized Rockhopper Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Altus |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.5 Medium Cage |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and chromoly |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelRockShox Dart 3 SL |
Other Specs of Specialized Rockhopper
Component group sets | SRAM Mix |
Pedals details | Plastic BodySteel Cage |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Specialized XC Body Geometry |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Micro AdjustSpecialized Alloy Two Bolt |

Specialized Hardrock Sport
General InfosModel | Hardrock Sport |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - black- red and burgundy- silver-Blue and dark blue |
Sizes | - 12 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.1 (inches) Specialized Resolution Wire |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano EF-50 LeversPromax Alloy (inches)V (inches) Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-RM30LFront: Specialized Forged Alloy |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSpecialized and Alex HR 26 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | A1 Premium Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Alloy Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Specialized 3D Forged Alloy 25.4 (millimeters) |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMX X8 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) |
Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-ES25 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethSR Suntour XCM-T312 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-50 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth8-speed |
Specialized Hardrock Sport Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top SwingShimano Altus FD-M310-6 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera RD-M340 |
Fork material | Single Crown CrownAluminum and steel |
Fork type | 80/100 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour SF7-XCM |
Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock Sport
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Steel Cage and composite Body |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Specialized Aggro With Kevlar Sides |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterSpecialized Alloy Two Bolt |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its Rockhopper bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized Rockhopper Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized Hardrock Sport manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Hardrock Sport Mountain bike here