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2020 Specialized Epic Comp Carbon EVO vs 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp

The XL is the Specialized Rockhopper Comp size closest to your XL Specialized Epic Comp Carbon EVO. 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 Comp Carbon EVO in XL, the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in XL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+2 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
±0 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
−8 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2020 Specialized Epic Comp Carbon EVO (XL) and 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Epic Comp Carbon EVO is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Rockhopper Comp is the colored outline on top.J 1186

Specialized Epic Comp Carbon EVO, XLSpecialized Rockhopper Comp, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic Comp Carbon EVO XLSpecialized Rockhopper Comp XLDifference
Reach465mm465±0 mm
Stack638mm640+2 mm
Head tube angle68.5°68.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.8°73.5−0.3°
Chainstay length438mm440+2 mm
Wheelbase1186mm1178−8 mm
BB drop32mmnot listed
BB height340mmnot listed
Standover804mm820mm+16 mm
Seat tube length520mm500mm−20 mm
Fork length526mm515mm−11 mm
Head tube length140mm120mm−20 mm

Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Comp minus the Specialized Epic Comp Carbon EVO. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Epic Comp Carbon EVO, 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Epic Comp Carbon EVOSpecialized Rockhopper Comp

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Epic Comp Carbon EVOComp Carbon EVOSpecialized Rockhopper Comp
ForkRockShox Reba RL 29not listed
Rear shockRockShox Brain shocknot listed
ShifterSRAM NX Eaglenot listed
DerailleurSRAM NX Eaglenot listed
CassetteSRAM NX Eaglenot listed
ChainSRAM SX Eaglenot listed
CranksetTruVativ Stylonot listed
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
PedalsSpecialized PROVIDED BYnot listed
TireSpecialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Traknot listed
BrakeSRAM RSnot listed
HandlebarSpecialized Mini Risenot listed
SeatpostX-Fusion Manicnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Power Sportnot listed

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