2025 Giant Talon vs 2024 Specialized Rockhopper Comp
The XS - 27.5 is the Specialized Rockhopper Comp size closest to your XS (27.5") Giant Talon. 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 Comp
Compared with the Giant Talon in XS (27.5"), the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in XS - 27.5 places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −17 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Giant Talon, XS (27.5")Specialized Rockhopper Comp, XS - 27.5Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Talon XS (27.5") | Specialized Rockhopper Comp XS - 27.5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385 | 375mm | −10 mm |
| Stack | 548 | 559mm | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.0° | 68° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.0° | 73.5° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | not listed | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 440mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1084 | 1067mm | −17 mm |
| BB drop | 45 | not listed | |
| Standover | 684 | 658mm | −26 mm |
| Seat tube length | 345 | 310mm | −35 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 95mm | +5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 475mm |
Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Comp minus the Giant Talon. Full charts: 2025 Giant Talon, 2024 Specialized Rockhopper Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Giant TalonSpecialized Rockhopper 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 | Giant Talon0 | Specialized Rockhopper CompComp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant ALUXX | Specialized A1 premium butted |
| Fork | Giant SXC32-2 RCL | RockShox Judy |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | SunRace 11-46t |
| Chain | KMC X-12 | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | Prowheel MPX | Specialized Stout |
| Chainring | Prowheel MPX | not listed |
| Pedals | MTB caged | not listed |
| Wheelset | Giant GX03V | Formula DC |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon, Maxxis Rekon Race | Specialized Fast Trak Sport |
| Rim | Giant GX03V | Specialized hookless |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-10 | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect Trail | Specialized alloy |
| Stem | Giant Sport | Specialized Stout |
| Grips | Giant Sole-O | Specialized Trail |
| Dropper post | Giant Contact Switch Core | not listed |
| Saddle | Giant ErgoContact Trail | Specialized Bridge Sport |
| Hub | not listed | Formula DC-20 front, Formula DC-22 rear |
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