2019 Specialized Epic Men's Expert vs 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp
The XL is the Specialized Rockhopper Comp size closest to your XL Specialized Epic Men's Expert. 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 Epic Men's Expert in XL, the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in XL places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic Men's Expert, XLSpecialized Rockhopper Comp, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Men's Expert XL | Specialized Rockhopper Comp XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 475mm | 465 | −10 mm |
| Stack | 630mm | 640 | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5° | 68.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.75° | 73.5 | −1.3° |
| Effective top tube | 647mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 438mm | 440 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1177mm | 1178 | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 38.9mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 332mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 799mm | 820mm | +21 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 500mm | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | 515mm | +9 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 120mm | −20 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Comp minus the Specialized Epic Men's Expert. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Epic Men's Expert, 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Men's ExpertSpecialized 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 Men's ExpertMen's Expert | Specialized Rockhopper Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID Brain 29 | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox Brain shock | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | TruVativ Stylo | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle | 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 Phenom Comp | not listed |
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