2019 Specialized Epic Women's Comp Carbon 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 Epic Women's Comp Carbon in M, the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in L places the top of the head tube 29 mm higher and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +29 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +12 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +24 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic Women's Comp Carbon, MSpecialized Rockhopper Comp, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Women's Comp Carbon M | Specialized Rockhopper Comp L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 433mm | 445 | +12 mm |
| Stack | 597mm | 626 | +29 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5° | 68.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.75° | 73.5 | −1.3° |
| Effective top tube | 596mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 438mm | 440 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1123mm | 1147 | +24 mm |
| BB drop | 38.9mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 332mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 776mm | 781mm | +5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 434mm | 450mm | +16 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | 515mm | +9 mm |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 105mm | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Comp minus the Specialized Epic Women's Comp Carbon. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Epic Women's Comp Carbon, 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Women's Comp CarbonSpecialized 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 Epic Women's Comp CarbonWomen's Comp Carbon | Specialized Rockhopper Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 29 | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox Brain shock | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | TruVativ Stylo | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Control | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level TL | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Myth Sport | not listed |
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