Well after a few guys at work, and a few of my mates are getting back into mountain biking, and me on a 'health kick' i decided to start riding to work and start hitting cannock chase.
wanted something that would be suitable for the daily commute (toe path/canal and on-road), and then for cross country up the chase, decided a hard tail would be best.
looking around and got a sweet deal on the 2010 Specialized Rockhopper XL
Well impressed with it, really lightweight and the hydraulic brakes are immense! can't believe ive been away from bikes this long!
SPECS:
Frame: Specialized M4 fully manipulated alloy frame, fully butted, ORE Downtube, asymmetrical seat stays, forged dropouts with replaceable derailleur hanger, disc only
Fork: RockShox Dart 3 SL, 80/100mm, 1 piece magnesium lower, alloy steerer, adj. rib. damping with LO and preload adjust, size-specific spring rates, disc only
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, bottom pull
Rear Derailleur: Shimano RD-M592 Deore Shadow, long cage
Shifters: Shimano SL-590 Deore trigger
Chainset: Shimano FC-M442, Octalink Spline
Chainrings: 44/32/22 tooth chainrings
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm x 118mm
Cassette: Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11-34 tooth range
Chain: KMC X9 with reusable Missing Link
Pedals: Alloy body and cage, 9/16 inch
Front Brake: Tektro Auriga Pro, hydraulic disc, dual piston with 160mm rotor
Rear Brake: Tektro Auriga Pro, hydraulic disc, dual piston with 160mm rotor
Brake Levers: Tektro Auriga Pro
Handlebars: Butted alloy riser bar, 25mm rise, 660mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 7 degree up sweep
Stem: 3D forged alloy, reverse 4-bolt, 7 degree rise, 31.8mm clamp
Headset: 1-1/8 inch threadless, Campy style semi-cartridge bearings
Grips: Specialized Enduro, dual compound Kraton, no flange, 131mm
Rims: Alex RHD 26 inch, pinned, alloy double wall, eyelets, 28h front and 32h rear
Front Hub: Forged alloy, hi/low flange, sealed cartridge bearing, machined disc mount, 28hole
Rear Hub: Forged alloy, double sealed cartridge bearing, machined disc mount, cassette, QR, 32hole
Spokes: 2mm (14g) stainless
Front Tyre: Specialized Fast Trak LK Control, 26x2.0", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead
Rear Tyre: Specialized Fast Trak LK Control, 26x2.0", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead
Tubes: Schrader valve
Saddle: Specialized Rockhopper XC, Body Geometry, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm width, front and rear bumpers
Seatpost: Alloy two bolt, double butted quill, micro adjust, 30.9mm
Seat Binder: Forged alloy QR, brass washer
Accessories: Chain stay protector, reflectors, clear coat, owners manual
Weight: Weight for Medium version 27lb / 12.26kg