Specialized Rockhopper Bicycles: Rockhopper 29

TiltJunkie

Jan 26, 2023 5:31 PM

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Good deals. I'd personally go with Expert for 1x drivetrain and better shock/brakes.

Already have a bike but if I was in the market for a new one would pick that one up.

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Bohous

Jan 26, 2023 5:44 PM

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This bike honestly isn't spec'd that much differently than aKent Trouvaille. [walmart.com] The Kent actually has a better fork and a 1x9 (vs 2x8) drivetrain and both have mech brakes. I would def trust the build of the Rockhopper more plus the LBS support, but the line is starting to blur between low end Bike Shop bikes and higher end Big Box bikes. It also pains me to write off Rockhopper as a 'low end' bike given its history, but here we are.

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BigPun

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Jan 26, 2023 5:49 PM

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BigPun

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I love the sport and have nice full suspension so not dissing this thread for price but the RH expert is only bike that should considered for a good entry level bike. 1x drive train, hydrolic brakes, and air front suspension. $1k is not a discount for this set up.....

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BoastfulRaccoon903

Jan 26, 2023 5:50 PM

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BoastfulRaccoon903Jan 26, 2023 5:50 PM

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With the overstock across supply chains and inflated prices, I recommend waiting for prices to fall further. This seems like a good deal but all things considered, there will be better deals coming.

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mattysaurus

Jan 26, 2023 6:03 PM

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mattysaurusJan 26, 2023 6:03 PM

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Meanwhile I'm here specc'ing out a 1x conversion on my early 1993 Univega. $40 bike, $200 in upgrades 😂

I love it though.

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jeff34270

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Quote from Bohous

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This bike honestly isn't spec'd that much differently than aKent Trouvaille. [walmart.com] The Kent actually has a better fork and a 1x9 (vs 2x8) drivetrain and both have mech brakes. I would def trust the build of the Rockhopper more plus the LBS support, but the line is starting to blur between low end Bike Shop bikes and higher end Big Box bikes. It also pains me to write off Rockhopper as a 'low end' bike given its history, but here we are.

Ignoring the quality differences, the Kent is only available in one size. Being able to get a bike that actually fits the rider is well worth spending the extra money on a Rockhopper.

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NickF4244

Jan 26, 2023 6:40 PM

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Quote from mprincebuyer

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I've been watching this for a month or so at this discount. I had hoped for a deeper discount soon. Is it too much to ask for a similar discount as the recent Marin BOGO offer?

That deal was good but not truly a BOGOFREE deal as the bikes on sale were frequently on sale with pretty good discounts for the individual bike. I just got two Roll's and I think the quality is a step above Trek for a similar sized/priced bike.

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BrainDoc

Jan 26, 2023 7:05 PM

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Quote from LelandG

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IKR! I recently upgraded from my old 26" Trek (I used to work at a bike shop in the 90's and my bike was very high end for back in the day) to a 29er and the difference is amazing. What's not amazing is how expensive bikes are now. My entry level full sus 29er was just over $2k.

Factoring in inflation, buying a $900 bike in 1998 is like buying a $1600+ bike today.

The Trek Y22 started at $1600 in 1997 ($2,900 today) so we're not too far off 90s prices.

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Buffalob

Jan 26, 2023 7:39 PM

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BuffalobJan 26, 2023 7:39 PM

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Can't believe they're still selling mountain bikes with triple chainrings in 2023. 😂

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AlexyTony

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Jan 26, 2023 7:40 PM

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Quote from RumzDizzle

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There are three tiers of the RH regular sport and comp. Anyone have experience on the difference between the 3?

Thinking about getting a 27.5 as a combo commuter and weekends trail bike. Have a Cannondale trail 5 29" but am between Large and Medium, feel like I'd be comfortable on a medium frame but have a large.

The difference is in the components, check the specs of the 3 of them, and you will find the differences.
Ex:
Regular comes with a 2x8 trans. and mechanical disc brakes.
Sport comes with 2x9 trans and hydraulic disc brakes.
Comp comes with 1x9 trans, better fork, and so on…
To do some light trails, I would personally get at least the sport model, because hydraulic brakes are more responsive.

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HansGruber

Jan 26, 2023 7:46 PM

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Just my two cents. You either want the comp 27.5 or the comp 29. Single chain ring, and hydraulic brakes. 29 for riding trails, not mountain biking trails but streets or bike trails. 27.5 comp for riding mountain trails.

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Bohous

Jan 26, 2023 7:47 PM

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Quote from jeff34270

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Ignoring the quality differences, the Kent is only available in one size. Being able to get a bike that actually fits the rider is well worth spending the extra money on a Rockhopper.

Yep, and I agree. I would still go Rockhopper. I was just making an observation that its not quite the slam dunk you would think it would be. Still getting downvoted for some reason though *shrug*

drekalicious

Jan 26, 2023 7:54 PM

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drekaliciousJan 26, 2023 7:54 PM

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How does the Rockhopper compare to something like the Trek FX? I basically want a flat bar road bike, shocks are extraneous, but I want to be able to commute and light off-road stuff. Does the gearing or geometry or wheel size make this a bad choice? Growing up we all used hardtail mountain bikes for that kind of stuff, even though there were certainly better tools for the job.

footballeddie56

Jan 26, 2023 7:56 PM

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footballeddie56Jan 26, 2023 7:56 PM

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I have Giant and Trek myself, Specialized is the other of the big 3. The rock hopper is a legendary nameplate. The lower end ones are great steps up from a department store bike and are basically bulletproof. The higher end ones on sale have great value too. I love a 1x drivetrain

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HansGruber

Jan 26, 2023 7:57 PM

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Quote from drekalicious

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How does the Rockhopper compare to something like the Trek FX? I basically want a flat bar road bike, shocks are extraneous, but I want to be able to commute and light off-road stuff. Does the gearing or geometry or wheel size make this a bad choice? Growing up we all used hardtail mountain bikes for that kind of stuff, even though there were certainly better tools for the job.

That means you would want the Rockhopper Comp 29. It has a single chain ring and hydraulic brakes. Trek has the Marlin 6 and Marlin 7 for comparison to the Rockhopper Comp.

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