2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp vs 2020 Specialized Epic Comp EVO
The Specialized Epic Comp EVO size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Epic Comp EVO
Compared with the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in M, the Specialized Epic Comp EVO in L places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 21 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +21 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +35 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Rockhopper Comp, MSpecialized Epic Comp EVO, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Rockhopper Comp M | Specialized Epic Comp EVO L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425 | 446mm | +21 mm |
| Stack | 616 | 624mm | +8 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 | 1124 | 1159mm | +35 mm |
| Standover | 754mm | 782mm | +28 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400mm | 470mm | +70 mm |
| Fork length | 515mm | 526mm | +11 mm |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 125mm | +30 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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