2021 Specialized Rockhopper Elite 29 | First Trail Ride

[@wilbo8028]

Awesome vid mate I have this bike and it is an absolute beast on all of the black trails I do and stuff so yeah love the vid keep it up

[@JP1050x]

I used to ride Lake Chabot all the time with my 2011 Rockhopper Expert 29. They used to be setup a little more XC focused out of the box before. Funny enough, all the mods I made to mine are pretty much what they come as standard now. Wider bars, shorter stem, 100mm for travel, 180mm front disc, etc. Adding a dropper post is a must. It’s a tough bike, and rides well for its price point. I used to ride up and down Mission Peak 3 times a week, as well as trips to Joaquin Miller, and other fast flowy single track trails mixed with some light technical stuff. If you ride the Lake Chabot full loop at least 3 times a week, it really helps training the legs to do more advanced stuff. My old 2 piston brakes are solid on fast steeps. So you probably needed them serviced. Or maybe try a tire with more bite in the front. I use Specialized Purgatory in front with Ground Control on back.

[@reillypoe2260]

you have to burn in the brakes before there going to work the best they can just so you know

[@rene_from_so_cal]

Brakes, something to keep in mind. Thanks for the vid!

[@jasonallen7779]

Way cool Trail riding video. I just purchased the same mountain bike specialized Elite rockhopper 29er XXL size frame moss green. I been enjoying it riding around Seattle it hauls ass nice fast bike

[@CodyOnTheGo]

Same!

[@eriksopracasa3449]

Would you recommend the Specialized Rockhopper Elite or the Trek Marlin 8? Thanks!

[@davidpeterson4736]

Thanks for the great review I think this is really a good bike for the Money. I heard also its around 28 pounds so fairly light in the class.

[@DCPROJEKT]

Thanks for watching! totally agree

[@clanyoung14]

How does it compare to other similarly priced bikes?

[@YanicEtoCharles]

hi i was thinking about getting the 2021 version with the 1X10 or the 2022 version with the 1X11(11-51), do you think i will need this extra gear for going uphills or not really?

[@jcabb1]

You can take the ride all the way to Joaquin Miller & back. Happy trails.

[@acebikerider5524]

What kind of dropper post you have? Thanks.

[@SamuelBosTube]

Great video. I like this bike very much. Bought it recently.

[@alexei2803]

How does it behave after a year of operation?

[@SamuelBosTube]

@@alexei2803 It is very reliable, it looks good! It still like it a lot! Satisfied customer here!

[@wilsonbrugal]

Hi, great vídeo!! I have a Talon 1, similar to the Fathom but cheaper hehe. Love your helmet, what brand and model it is? Thanks

[@DATDesign]

Great video. That spot looks awesome! I watched your vid on the Giant Fathom also. Which bike do you prefer? Been going back and forth between these two. Also, I'm 5'10" with a 32" inseam, would Medium be the right size? Thanks!

[@DCPROJEKT]

It really depends on your riding, I prefer the Fathom as it fits me better. I think a Medium would be fine for you but I would go check out both bikes in stores if you can.

[@DATDesign]

@@DCPROJEKT thanks for the reply. I have a medium Fathom reserved for me (couldn't find any in person to try out first unfortunately), should be here in about a month! Can't wait.

[@slavchankats]

Hey! What's your height? Isn't M size too small for you?

[@jacobtiapac3023]

what brand of helmet did u use bro?

[@DCPROJEKT]

Giro Tyrant or Giro Fixture

[@Schwing27]

What helmet is that?

[@c.alvendia3298]

I like your helmet bro! Love the bike, mine is orange.

[@DCPROJEKT]

Thanks ✌️

[@isaacterrainpullup]

Hey is this M?

[@JonHuang87]

Great video bro. Keep it up 👍

[@joseandresgutierrez6790]

Son chidas yo tengo una igual

[@TranslateToEnglish]

You oughta find out what bike the rider in front of you was using and do a video with that bike next.

[@danschmitz4699]

Too damn funny!

[@kkdeveauxgue2784]

The brakes,need to be adjusted your seat needs to be locked in place Surface and eternally, You need to do some lifting to tone up,and drop 50 pounds 🤔

[@andriuskirklys2487]

A lot of crackling noise... Not the bike to buy...

[@CodyOnTheGo]

Lmao it’s actually a really quiet and amazing bike