2027 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA vs 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Sport
The XL-29 is the Specialized Rockhopper Sport size closest to your XL Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA. 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 SRAM 70, RockShox REBA 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 SRAM 70, RockShox REBA 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 SRAM 70, RockShox REBA 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° |
| Effective top tube | 662mm | not listed | |
| 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 SRAM 70, RockShox REBA. Full charts: 2027 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA, 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBASpecialized 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 Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBAHardtail Comp - SRAM Eagle 70, RockShox REBA | Specialized Rockhopper SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba | SR Suntour XCM |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | Shimano CUES |
| Chain | SRAM Transmission | KMC eGlide |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Air Trak | Specialized Ground Control 2BR |
| Brake | SRAM DB4 | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Specialized Mini Rise |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Comp | Specialized Bridge Sport |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized Rockhopper |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano CUES |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano CUES |
| Crankset | not listed | Specialized Stout Pro |
| 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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