2019 Specialized Epic Women's vs 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp
The M is the Specialized Rockhopper Comp size closest to your M Specialized Epic Women's. 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 Women's in M, the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in M places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +19 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −8 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 Women's, MSpecialized Rockhopper Comp, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Women's M | Specialized Rockhopper Comp M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 433mm | 425 | −8 mm |
| Stack | 597mm | 616 | +19 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 | 1124 | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 38.9mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 332mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 776mm | 754mm | −22 mm |
| Seat tube length | 434mm | 400mm | −34 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | 515mm | +9 mm |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 95mm | −10 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Comp minus the Specialized Epic Women's. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Epic Women's, 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Women'sSpecialized 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'sWomen's S-Works | Specialized Rockhopper Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID WC Brain 29 | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox Brain shock | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level Ultimate | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Myth Sport | not listed |
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