2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp vs 2020 Specialized Epic Comp EVO
The XL is the Specialized Epic Comp EVO size closest to your XXL Specialized Rockhopper 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 Epic Comp EVO
Compared with the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in XXL, the Specialized Epic Comp EVO in XL places the top of the head tube 16 mm lower and 20 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −16 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −20 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −17 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Rockhopper Comp, XXLSpecialized Epic Comp EVO, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Rockhopper Comp XXL | Specialized Epic Comp EVO XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 485 | 465mm | −20 mm |
| Stack | 654 | 638mm | −16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 68.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.8° | +0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 438mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1203 | 1186mm | −17 mm |
| Standover | 853mm | 804mm | −49 mm |
| Seat tube length | 560mm | 520mm | −40 mm |
| Fork length | 515mm | 526mm | +11 mm |
| Head tube length | 135mm | 140mm | +5 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 32mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 340mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Comp EVO minus the Specialized Rockhopper Comp. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp, 2020 Specialized Epic Comp EVO.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Rockhopper CompSpecialized Epic Comp EVO
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 Rockhopper Comp | Specialized Epic Comp EVOComp EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Reba RL 29 |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Brain shock |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | TruVativ Stylo |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Pedals | not listed | Specialized PROVIDED BY |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM TL |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Mini Rise |
| Seatpost | not listed | X-Fusion Manic |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Sport |
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