2020 Specialized Epic Comp Carbon EVO 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 Comp Carbon EVO in M, the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 18 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −18 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −27 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic Comp Carbon EVO, MSpecialized Rockhopper Comp, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Comp Carbon EVO M | Specialized Rockhopper Comp S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 423mm | 405 | −18 mm |
| Stack | 605mm | 607 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 68.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.8° | 73.5 | −0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 438mm | 440 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1132mm | 1105 | −27 mm |
| BB drop | 32mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 340mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 777mm | 732mm | −45 mm |
| Seat tube length | 434mm | 360mm | −74 mm |
| Fork length | 526mm | 505mm | −21 mm |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 95mm | −10 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
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 Comp Carbon EVOComp Carbon EVO | Specialized Rockhopper Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 29 | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox Brain shock | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | TruVativ Stylo | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Pedals | Specialized PROVIDED BY | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM RS | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | not listed |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | not listed |
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