2025 Specialized Chisel Hardtail Comp vs 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Comp
The M is the Specialized Rockhopper Comp size closest to your M Specialized Chisel Hardtail Comp. 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 Specialized Chisel Hardtail Comp in M, the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in M places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +4 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +8 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Chisel Hardtail Comp, MSpecialized Rockhopper Comp, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel Hardtail Comp M | Specialized Rockhopper Comp M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430 | 425 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 605 | 616 | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 68.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 603 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 440 | +8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1124 | 1128 | +4 mm |
| BB drop | 63 | 62 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 792 | 754 | −38 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 400 | −30 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 95 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 310 |
Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Comp minus the Specialized Chisel Hardtail Comp. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Chisel Hardtail Comp, 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Chisel Hardtail CompSpecialized 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 | Specialized Chisel Hardtail CompHardtail Comp | Specialized Rockhopper CompComp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Chisel | Specialized Rockhopper |
| Fork | RockShox Judy Gold | RockShox Judy Silver Solo Air |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | Shimano Deore M6100 Shadow Plus |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle | SunRace 11-51 |
| Chain | SRAM XX Eagle | KMC X12EPT |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 | Specialized Stout Pro |
| Chainring | SRAM X1 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized 29 | Formula DC-20 / DC-22 / Specialized Alloy |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Specialized Ground Control 2BR |
| Brake | SRAM Level T | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Specialized XC minirise | Specialized alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm |
| Stem | Specialized 3D-forged | Specialized Stout |
| Grips | Specialized Trail | Specialized Trail |
| Seatpost | Specialized Alloy | Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Specialized Bridge Sport |
| Pedals | not listed | Specialized platform |
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