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2021 Specialized Chisel vs 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp

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 Comp

Frame stack
+10 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
−1 mm
About the same
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+8 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Chisel numbers we have for size M are missing the reach. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Chisel MSpecialized Rockhopper Comp MDifference
Reachnot listed425
Stack606mm616+10 mm
Head tube angle68°68.5+0.5°
Seat tube angle74°73.5−0.5°
Chainstay length432mm440+8 mm
Wheelbase1125mm1124−1 mm
BB dropnot listednot listed
BB height309mmnot listed
Standover793mm754mm−39 mm
Seat tube length430mm400mm−30 mm
Fork length506mm515mm+9 mm
Head tube length95mm95mm±0 mm

Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Comp minus the Specialized Chisel. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Chisel, 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized ChiselSpecialized Rockhopper Comp

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized ChiselChiselSpecialized Rockhopper Comp
FrameSpecialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5not listed
ForkRockShox Judynot listed
ShifterShimano Deorenot listed
DerailleurShimano Deorenot listed
CassetteShimano Deore M6100not listed
ChainKMC X-12not listed
CranksetSpecialized Stout Pronot listed
TireSpecialized Fast Traknot listed
HubShimano MT410-Bnot listed
RimSpecialized hooklessnot listed
BrakeShimano Deore M4100not listed
HandlebarSpecialized Mini Risenot listed
SaddleSpecialized Power Sportnot listed

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