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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

Frame stack
+46 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
n/a
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Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

2024 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp (M)The Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp frame drawn to scale.J 1117

Only the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp is drawn. The Specialized Rockhopper Sport numbers we have for size XXL-29 are missing the reach, chainstay length and wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic Hardtail Comp MSpecialized Rockhopper Sport XXL-29Difference
Reach430mmnot listed
Stack608mm654+46 mm
Head tube angle68.5°68.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle74°73.5−0.5°
Chainstay length430mmnot listed
Wheelbase1117mmnot listed
BB drop63mm62−1 mm
BB height309mm310+1 mm
Standover792mm853+61 mm
Seat tube length430mm560+130 mm
Fork length506mmnot listed
Head tube length95mm135+40 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

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 Hardtail CompHardtail CompSpecialized Rockhopper SportSport
ForkRockShox SID SLSR Suntour XCM
ShifterSRAM GXShimano CUES
DerailleurSRAM GX EagleShimano CUES
CassetteSRAM GX EagleShimano CUES
ChainSRAM NX EagleKMC eGlide
CranksetSRAM X1000 EagleSpecialized Stout Pro
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
TireSpecialized Fast Trak, Specialized RenegadeSpecialized Ground Control 2BR
BrakeSRAM 2-piston BronzeShimano MT200
HandlebarSpecialized Mini RiseSpecialized Mini Rise
SaddleSpecialized Power SportSpecialized Bridge Sport
Framenot listedSpecialized Rockhopper
Wheelsetnot listedSpecialized alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h
Stemnot listedSpecialized Stout
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Trail
Seatpostnot listedAlloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm

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