2020 Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert vs 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp
The XL is the Specialized Rockhopper Comp size closest to your XL Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert. 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 Hardtail Expert in XL, the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in XL places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert, XLSpecialized Rockhopper Comp, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert XL | Specialized Rockhopper Comp XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480mm | 465 | −15 mm |
| Stack | 636mm | 640 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 68.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 440 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1177mm | 1178 | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 309mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 847mm | 820mm | −27 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 500mm | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | 515mm | +9 mm |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 120mm | −5 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Comp minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert, 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Hardtail ExpertSpecialized Rockhopper Comp
Each bike is ranked against the other XC bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
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