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2021 Specialized Chisel LTD vs 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp

The Specialized Rockhopper Comp size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Specialized Rockhopper Comp

Compared with the Specialized Chisel LTD in M, the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in XL places the top of the head tube 35 mm higher and 35 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 54 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+35 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+35 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+54 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+8 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2021 Specialized Chisel LTD (M) and 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Chisel LTD is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Rockhopper Comp is the colored outline on top.J 1124

Specialized Chisel LTD, MSpecialized Rockhopper Comp, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Chisel LTD MSpecialized Rockhopper Comp XLDifference
Reach430mm465+35 mm
Stack605mm640+35 mm
Head tube angle68deg68.5+0.5°
Seat tube angle74deg73.5−0.5°
Chainstay length432mm440+8 mm
Wheelbase1124mm1178+54 mm
BB drop63mmnot listed
BB height309mmnot listed
Standover792mm820mm+28 mm
Seat tube length430mm500mm+70 mm
Fork length506mm515mm+9 mm
Head tube length95mm120mm+25 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Chisel LTDSpecialized 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 Chisel LTDLTDSpecialized Rockhopper Comp
FrameSpecialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5not listed
ForkFox 32 FLOAT Factory Seriesnot listed
ShifterSRAM GX Eagle Transmission Triggernot listed
DerailleurSRAM GX Eaglenot listed
CassetteSRAM GX Eaglenot listed
CranksetSRAM GX Eagle AXSnot listed
WheelsetRoval Control Carbonnot listed
TireMaxxis Ikonnot listed
BrakeMagura MT7, Magura MT8 Pronot listed
HandlebarRenthal FatBarnot listed
StemRenthal Apexnot listed
SeatpostFox Transfer SL Performance Elitenot listed

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