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2020 Specialized Epic Comp EVO vs 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp

The L is the Specialized Rockhopper Comp size closest to your L Specialized Epic Comp 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 EVO in L, the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in L 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 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+2 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
−1 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
−12 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 EVO (L) and 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp (L), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Epic Comp EVO is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Rockhopper Comp is the colored outline on top.J 1159

Specialized Epic Comp EVO, LSpecialized Rockhopper Comp, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic Comp EVO LSpecialized Rockhopper Comp LDifference
Reach446mm445−1 mm
Stack624mm626+2 mm
Head tube angle68.5°68.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.8°73.5−0.3°
Chainstay length438mm440+2 mm
Wheelbase1159mm1147−12 mm
BB drop32mmnot listed
BB height340mmnot listed
Standover782mm781mm−1 mm
Seat tube length470mm450mm−20 mm
Fork length526mm515mm−11 mm
Head tube length125mm105mm−20 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Epic Comp 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 EVOComp 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 TLnot listed
HandlebarSpecialized Mini Risenot listed
SeatpostX-Fusion Manicnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Power Sportnot listed

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