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2027 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA vs 2025 Cube Reaction Race

The XL is the Cube Reaction Race size closest to your L Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Cube Reaction Race

Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA in L, the Cube Reaction Race in XL places the top of the head tube 17 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+17 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+1 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+3 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−4 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2027 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA (L) and 2025 Cube Reaction Race (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Cube Reaction Race is the colored outline on top.J 1148

Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA, LCube Reaction Race, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA LCube Reaction Race XLDifference
Reach455mm456+1 mm
Stack622mm639+17 mm
Head tube angle68.5°68.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Effective top tube633mm638+5 mm
Chainstay length430mm426−4 mm
Wheelbase1148mm1151+3 mm
BB drop63mmnot listed
BB height309mmnot listed
Standover816mmnot listed
Seat tube length470mm510+40 mm
Fork length506mmnot listed
Head tube length110mm127+17 mm

Differences are the Cube Reaction Race minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA. Full charts: 2027 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA, 2025 Cube Reaction Race.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBACube Reaction Race

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other XC bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartSpecialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBAHardtail Comp - SRAM Eagle 70, RockShox REBACube Reaction RaceRace
ForkRockShox RebaFox 32 Performance
DerailleurSRAM Eagle 70 TransmissionShimano XT Di2 Wireless
ChainSRAM TransmissionShimano Deore M6100
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
TireSpecialized Fast Trak, Specialized Air TrakSchwalbe Racing Ray, Schwalbe Racing Ralph
BrakeSRAM DB4Shimano XT
HandlebarSpecialized Mini RiseNewmen Evolution SL
SaddleSpecialized Power CompAcid Nuance Pro
Framenot listedCube Reaction
Shifternot listedShimano XT
Cassettenot listedShimano XT
Cranksetnot listedPraxis Girder
Chainringnot listedPraxis Girder
Wheelsetnot listedNewmen Beskar 30 Base
Rotornot listedShimano XT
Stemnot listedNewmen Evolution
Gripsnot listedAcid React Pro
Headsetnot listedAcros AZF-675
Seatpostnot listedNewmen Evolution

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