2019 Specialized Epic Men's Pro 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 Men's Pro in M, the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in XS places the top of the head tube 38 mm lower and 58 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 56 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −38 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −58 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −56 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic Men's Pro, MSpecialized Rockhopper Comp, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Men's Pro M | Specialized Rockhopper Comp XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 433mm | 375mm | −58 mm |
| Stack | 597mm | 559mm | −38 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5° | 68° | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.75° | 73.5° | −1.3° |
| Effective top tube | 596mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 438mm | 440mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1123mm | 1067mm | −56 mm |
| BB drop | 38.9mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 332mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 770mm | 658mm | −112 mm |
| Seat tube length | 434mm | 310mm | −124 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | 475mm | −31 mm |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 95mm | −10 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Comp minus the Specialized Epic Men's Pro. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Epic Men's Pro, 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Men's ProSpecialized 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 ProMen's Pro | Specialized Rockhopper Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID Brain 29 | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox Brain shock | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM X01 Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 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 |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Control | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level TLM | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Expert | not listed |
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