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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 XS places the top of the head tube 46 mm lower and 48 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 65 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−46 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−48 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−65 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2020 Specialized Epic Comp Carbon EVO (M) and 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp (XS), 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 1132

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic Comp Carbon EVO MSpecialized Rockhopper Comp XSDifference
Reach423mm375mm−48 mm
Stack605mm559mm−46 mm
Head tube angle68.5°68°−0.5°
Seat tube angle73.8°73.5°−0.3°
Chainstay length438mm440mm+2 mm
Wheelbase1132mm1067mm−65 mm
BB drop32mmnot listed
BB height340mmnot listed
Standover777mm658mm−119 mm
Seat tube length434mm310mm−124 mm
Fork length526mm475mm−51 mm
Head tube length105mm95mm−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

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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