2025 Specialized Chisel Hardtail Comp vs 2026 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 Hardtail Comp in M, the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in M-27.5 places the top of the head tube 16 mm lower and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −16 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +8 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Chisel Hardtail Comp, MSpecialized Rockhopper Comp, M-27.5Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel Hardtail Comp M | Specialized Rockhopper Comp M-27.5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430 | 415 | −15 mm |
| Stack | 605 | 589 | −16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 68 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 603 | 589 | −14 mm |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 440 | +8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1124 | 1118 | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 63 | 43 | −20 mm |
| Standover | 792 | 735 | −57 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 400 | −30 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 105 | +10 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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