2024 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp vs 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Sport
The XL-29 is the Specialized Rockhopper Sport 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 Specialized Rockhopper Sport
Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp in XL, the Specialized Rockhopper Sport in XL-29 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
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp is drawn. The Specialized Rockhopper Sport numbers we have for size XL-29 are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp XL | Specialized Rockhopper Sport XL-29 | 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 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1178mm | 1178 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 62 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 310 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 847mm | 820 | −27 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 500 | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 120 | −5 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Sport minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp, 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Hardtail CompSpecialized Rockhopper Sport
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 | Specialized Rockhopper SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID SL | SR Suntour XCM |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | Shimano CUES |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano CUES |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano CUES |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | KMC eGlide |
| Crankset | SRAM X1000 Eagle | Specialized Stout Pro |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade | Specialized Ground Control 2BR |
| Brake | SRAM 2-piston Bronze | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Specialized Mini Rise |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Specialized Bridge Sport |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized Rockhopper |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized Stout |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Trail |
| Seatpost | not listed | Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm |
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