2020 Specialized Epic vs 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp
The XL is the Specialized Rockhopper Comp size closest to your XL Specialized Epic. 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 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, XLSpecialized Rockhopper Comp, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 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° |
| 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. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Epic, 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized EpicSpecialized 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 EpicS-Works AXS | Specialized Rockhopper Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID Brain Ultimate | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox Brain shock | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM AXS Eagle Controller | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | Quarq XX1 Eagle Power Meter | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Pedals | Specialized PROVIDED BY | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Ultimate | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Power | not listed |
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