SPECIALIZED ROCKHOPPER ELITE 29 £949
At 13.2kg, the 2022 Specialized Rockhopper Elite 29 isn’t just the lightest bike in the shop-bought category of our Hardtail of the Year test, it’s also the lightest bike in the overall test. The sleek A1 Premium aluminium frame helps shift the scales in the right direction, but the lightweight wheels, specifically the rear, are what really gives the Rockhopper an advantage when it comes to climbing or accelerating out of corners.
With a relatively short front end, and longer chainstays, the riding position on
