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2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp vs 2021 Specialized Chisel

The Specialized Chisel size closest to your M is the S. Compare the S instead

What changes on the Specialized Chisel

Frame stack
−10 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
+1 mm
About the same
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−8 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp (M)The Specialized Rockhopper Comp frame drawn to scale.J 1124

Only the Specialized Rockhopper Comp is drawn. The Specialized Chisel numbers we have for size M are missing the reach.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Rockhopper Comp MSpecialized Chisel MDifference
Reach425not listed
Stack616606mm−10 mm
Head tube angle68.568°−0.5°
Seat tube angle73.574°+0.5°
Chainstay length440432mm−8 mm
Wheelbase11241125mm+1 mm
Standover754mm793mm+39 mm
Seat tube length400mm430mm+30 mm
Fork length515mm506mm−9 mm
Head tube length95mm95mm±0 mm
BB dropnot listednot listed
BB heightnot listed309mm

Differences are the Specialized Chisel minus the Specialized Rockhopper Comp. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp, 2021 Specialized Chisel.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Rockhopper CompSpecialized Chisel

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 Rockhopper CompSpecialized ChiselChisel
Framenot listedSpecialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5
Forknot listedRockShox Judy
Shifternot listedShimano Deore
Derailleurnot listedShimano Deore
Cassettenot listedShimano Deore M6100
Chainnot listedKMC X-12
Cranksetnot listedSpecialized Stout Pro
Tirenot listedSpecialized Fast Trak
Hubnot listedShimano MT410-B
Rimnot listedSpecialized hookless
Brakenot listedShimano Deore M4100
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized Mini Rise
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Power Sport

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