Richard's Bikes

For XC hardtail riders looking to upgrade their trail adventures or maybe even nab their first real deal mountain bike, the Rockhopper® is impossible to beat. A lightweight and responsive M4 chassis, capable MTB components and straight-out-of-the-box performance make this bike feel like a much more expensive ride.

- Fully butted, smooth-welded M4SL alloy superlight frame with integrated head tube and asymmetrical seatstays for a quick, responsive, and compliant ride.
- RockShox Recon Gold air-sprung fork with motion control damping, oversized alloy stanchions, and remote lockout creates a lightweight and responsive ride.
- DT Swiss eyeletted rims are tough and fast.
- All-terrain Captain Control tyres are 2Bliss ready and built for speed on the trail.
- Lightweight, 2-piece Shimano Hollowtech crankset with Octalink-splined BB delivers stiffness and efficiency.
- Avid Juicy 3 SL hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotors provide simple, powerful, and dependable stopping power.
- Shimano Deore XT Shadow 10-speed rear derailleur for pro-level shifting performance and improved clearance.