2024 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp vs 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Sport
The Specialized Rockhopper Sport size closest to your M is the M-29. Compare the M-29 instead
What changes on the Specialized Rockhopper Sport
Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp in M, the Specialized Rockhopper Sport in XS-27.5 places the top of the head tube 49 mm lower and 55 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 50 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −49 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −55 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −50 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- 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 XS-27.5 are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp M | Specialized Rockhopper Sport XS-27.5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430mm | 375 | −55 mm |
| Stack | 608mm | 559 | −49 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 68 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1117mm | 1067 | −50 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 43 | −20 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 310 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 792mm | 658 | −134 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 310 | −120 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 95 | ±0 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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