I’ve got a 2019 Specialized Elite Rockhopper, a hard tail cross country mountain bike.
Personally, I use mine for adventure races like the Wilderness Traverse, so lots of riding on old snowmobile trails, ATV trails, logging roads, and poorly maintained single tracks. Durability is the biggest and most important factor for me - if the bike breaks part way through, you’ve gotta pull out. I’d rather be a bit slower and always finish than try to be faster. This one I’ve had for one season and its been good so far.
It only has a rear derailleur (1x11 drivetrain), which took some getting used to. I definitely miss the top speed of my last set (3x9 drivetrain), but its one less part to break, and it’s been an easy adjustment.
I’ve got a 2019 Specialized Elite Rockhopper, a hard tail cross country mountain bike.
Personally, I use mine for adventure races like the Wilderness Traverse, so lots of riding on old snowmobile trails, ATV trails, logging roads, and poorly maintained single tracks. Durability is the biggest and most important factor for me - if the bike breaks part way through, you’ve gotta pull out. I’d rather be a bit slower and always finish than try to be faster. This one I’ve had for one season and its been good so far.
It only has a rear derailleur (1x11 drivetrain), which took some getting used to. I definitely miss the top speed of my last set (3x9 drivetrain), but its one less part to break, and it’s been an easy adjustment.