2025 Cube Reaction C:62 Race vs 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Sport
The XL-29 is the Specialized Rockhopper Sport size closest to your XL Cube Reaction C:62 Race. 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 C:62 Race in XL, the Specialized Rockhopper Sport in XL-29 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +9 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +27 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Cube Reaction C:62 Race is drawn. The Specialized Rockhopper Sport numbers we have for size XL-29 are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cube Reaction C:62 Race XL | Specialized Rockhopper Sport XL-29 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 456 | 465 | +9 mm |
| Stack | 639 | 640 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 68.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 638 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 426 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1151 | 1178 | +27 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 500 | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 127 | 120 | −7 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 62 | |
| BB height | not listed | 310 | |
| Standover | not listed | 820 |
Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Sport minus the Cube Reaction C:62 Race. Full charts: 2025 Cube Reaction C:62 Race, 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Cube Reaction C:62 RaceSpecialized 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 C:62 RaceC:62 Race | Specialized Rockhopper SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cube Reaction C:62 | Specialized Rockhopper |
| Fork | Fox 32 SC Float Performance | SR Suntour XCM |
| Shifter | Shimano SW-M6250-R Deore Di2 | Shimano CUES |
| Derailleur | Shimano RD-M8250-SGS XT Di2 | Shimano CUES |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano CUES |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 | KMC eGlide |
| Crankset | Shimano XT M8200 | Specialized Stout Pro |
| Chainring | Shimano XT M8200 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT500PA | not listed |
| Wheelset | Newmen Performance 30 Base | Specialized alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h |
| Tire | Schwalbe Racing Ray, Schwalbe Racing Ralph | Specialized Ground Control 2BR |
| Brake | Shimano XT M8100 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano XT M8100 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Newmen Evolution SL 318.10 | Specialized Mini Rise |
| Stem | Newmen Evolution 318.4 | Specialized Stout |
| Grips | Acid React Pro | Specialized Trail |
| Headset | Acros AZF-675 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Newmen Evolution | Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm |
| Saddle | Acid Nuance Pro | Specialized Bridge Sport |
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