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Ask a mountain biker to name three mountain bike models, and often the response will be "Rockhopper, Stumpjumper, and Hardrock".  These names go back to the hardtail roots of mountain biking in the '80s.  Remember Ned Overend thrashing the competition on the first Stumpjumper?

Three decades and many technological advances later, the Hardrock is still the go-to hardtail for the mountain biker who's on a budget; the Rockhopper is still the go-to hardtail for the serious trail rider and sometime competitor; and the Stumpjumper is still Specialized's top-level competition hardtail.

In full suspension, Specialized Brain technology makes for a "smart" suspension that senses whether shock is trail-induced or rider-induced and only works when you need it to.  Specialized FSR technology keeps pedaling, suspension motion, and braking independent of each other, resulting in a ride that's incredibly consistent, regardless of the terrain you're on.

Hardtails for Vermont Trails

Full Suspension -- 80mm to 110mm Travel -- Competition

Full Suspension -- 120 to 140 mm Travel -- All Day Trail

Full Suspension -- 140mm to 160mm Travel -- All Mountain

Full Suspension -- 170 to 190mm Travel -- Freeride

Full Suspension -- 200mm Travel and over -- Downhill Competition