2024 Specialized Rockhopper Comp vs 2022 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp
The Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp size closest to your M - 27.5 is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp
Compared with the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in M - 27.5, the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp in L places the top of the head tube 15 mm higher and 50 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 41 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +15 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +50 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +41 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Rockhopper Comp, M - 27.5Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Rockhopper Comp M - 27.5 | Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 405mm | 455mm | +50 mm |
| Stack | 607mm | 622mm | +15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 68.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74° | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 440mm | 430mm | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1105mm | 1146mm | +41 mm |
| Standover | 732mm | 816mm | +84 mm |
| Seat tube length | 360mm | 470mm | +110 mm |
| Fork length | 505mm | 506mm | +1 mm |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 110mm | +15 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 63mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 309mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp minus the Specialized Rockhopper Comp. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Rockhopper Comp, 2022 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Rockhopper CompSpecialized Epic Hardtail Comp
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.
| Part | Specialized Rockhopper CompComp | Specialized Epic Hardtail CompHardtail Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized A1 premium butted | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Judy | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SunRace 11-46t | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X10 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | Specialized Stout | SRAM X1 1000 Eagle |
| Wheelset | Formula DC | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak Sport | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade |
| Hub | Formula DC-20 front, Formula DC-22 rear | not listed |
| Rim | Specialized hookless | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | SRAM TL |
| Rotor | Shimano MT200 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized alloy | Specialized Mini Rise |
| Stem | Specialized Stout | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Trail | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Sport | Specialized Power Sport |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
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