2024 Cube Reaction Pro vs 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Sport
The S-27.5 is the Specialized Rockhopper Sport size closest to your S Cube Reaction Pro. 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 Specialized Rockhopper Sport
Compared with the Cube Reaction Pro in S, the Specialized Rockhopper Sport in S-27.5 places the top of the head tube 25 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −25 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +10 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Cube Reaction Pro is drawn. The Specialized Rockhopper Sport numbers we have for size S-27.5 are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cube Reaction Pro S | Specialized Rockhopper Sport S-27.5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 398 | 395 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 598 | 573 | −25 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 68 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 575 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 427 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1082 | 1092 | +10 mm |
| Seat tube length | 370 | 350 | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 111 | 100 | −11 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 43 | |
| BB height | not listed | 310 | |
| Standover | not listed | 695 |
Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Sport minus the Cube Reaction Pro. Full charts: 2024 Cube Reaction Pro, 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Cube Reaction ProSpecialized Rockhopper Sport
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 | Cube Reaction ProPro | Specialized Rockhopper SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cube Reaction | Specialized Rockhopper |
| Fork | RockShox Judy | SR Suntour XCM |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100 | Shimano CUES |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 SGS | Shimano CUES |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano CUES |
| Chain | KMC X-12 | KMC eGlide |
| Crankset | Shimano MT511 | Specialized Stout Pro |
| Chainring | Shimano 32 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Prowheel PW-MB68 | not listed |
| Pedals | Acid PP MTB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Acid EX25 | Specialized alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h |
| Tire | Schwalbe Racing Ralph | Specialized Ground Control 2BR |
| Brake | Shimano MT410 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano MT800 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Cube Rise Trail Bar | Specialized Mini Rise |
| Stem | Cube Performance SLX | Specialized Stout |
| Grips | Acid Icon | Specialized Trail |
| Headset | Cube FPH868 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cube Performance | Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm |
| Saddle | Acid Venec Lite | Specialized Bridge Sport |
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