2024 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp vs 2025 Cube Reaction Race
The XXL is the Cube Reaction Race size closest to your XL Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp. 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 Cube Reaction Race
Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp in XL, the Cube Reaction Race in XXL places the top of the head tube 17 mm higher and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +17 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp, XLCube Reaction Race, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp XL | Cube Reaction Race XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480mm | 472 | −8 mm |
| Stack | 636mm | 653 | +17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 68.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 426 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1178mm | 1173 | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 309mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 847mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 560 | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 142 | +17 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 658 |
Differences are the Cube Reaction Race minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp, 2025 Cube Reaction Race.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Hardtail CompCube Reaction Race
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 Hardtail CompHardtail Comp | Cube Reaction RaceRace |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID SL | Fox 32 Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XT Di2 Wireless |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Crankset | SRAM X1000 Eagle | Praxis Girder |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade | Schwalbe Racing Ray, Schwalbe Racing Ralph |
| Brake | SRAM 2-piston Bronze | Shimano XT |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Newmen Evolution SL |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Acid Nuance Pro |
| Frame | not listed | Cube Reaction |
| Chainring | not listed | Praxis Girder |
| Wheelset | not listed | Newmen Beskar 30 Base |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Stem | not listed | Newmen Evolution |
| Grips | not listed | Acid React Pro |
| Headset | not listed | Acros AZF-675 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Newmen Evolution |
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