2024 Moots Mountaineer SL vs 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Base
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Specialized Rockhopper Base
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Moots Mountaineer SL numbers we have for size M are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Moots Mountaineer SL M | Specialized Rockhopper Base L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 419 | 425 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 622 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 68.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.25 | 73.5 | −0.8° |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 440 | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 54 | not listed | |
| BB height | 320 | not listed | |
| Standover | 795 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 483 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | not listed |
Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Base minus the Moots Mountaineer SL. Full charts: 2024 Moots Mountaineer SL, 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Base.
Where each sits in its class
Moots Mountaineer SLSpecialized Rockhopper Base
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
Each bike is ranked against the other trail 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 | Moots Mountaineer SLXX SL | Specialized Rockhopper BaseBase |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike Ultimate | SR Suntour XCE |
| Chainring | Max Chain Ring | not listed |
| Wheelset | ENVE M630 | Specialized Alloy Double-Wall |
| Brake | Disc | Tektro HD-M280 |
| Handlebar | ENVE M6 | Specialized Mini Rise |
| Stem | ENVE M6 | 3D-Forged Alloy |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized A1 premium butted |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano RapidFire Plus Altus |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Altus |
| Cassette | not listed | SunRace cassette |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X9EPT |
| Crankset | not listed | 2x Forged Alloy |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Specialized Powerspline |
| Pedals | not listed | Specialized platform |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Ground Control 2BR |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Trail |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Alloy Seatpost |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Bridge Sport |
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