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2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp vs 2019 Trek X-Caliber

The ML is the Trek X-Caliber size closest to your M 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 Trek X-Caliber

Compared with the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in M, the Trek X-Caliber in ML places the top of the head tube 16 mm lower and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−16 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+7 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+2 mm
About the same
Head angle
+0.8°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−2 mm
About the same

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 Trek X-Caliber numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Rockhopper Comp MTrek X-Caliber MLDifference
Reach425432+7 mm
Stack616600−16 mm
Head tube angle68.569.3°+0.8°
Seat tube angle73.5not listed
Chainstay length440438−2 mm
Wheelbase11241126+2 mm
Standover754mm737−17 mm
Seat tube length400mm444+44 mm
Fork length515mmnot listed
Head tube length95mm90−5 mm
Effective top tubenot listed614
BB dropnot listed58
BB heightnot listed316

Differences are the Trek X-Caliber minus the Specialized Rockhopper Comp. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp, 2019 Trek X-Caliber.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Rockhopper CompTrek X-Caliber

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 CompTrek X-Caliber7
Framenot listedTrek Alpha Gold
Shifternot listedShimano Acera M3000
Derailleurnot listedShimano Deore M4020, Shimano Acera M3000
Cassettenot listedShimano HG200
Chainnot listedKMC X9
Cranksetnot listedShimano Acera MT210
Pedalsnot listedVP 536
Tirenot listedBontrager XR2
Hubnot listedFormula DC20, Formula DC2241
Rimnot listedBontrager Connection
Brakenot listedShimano MT200
Saddlenot listedBontrager Arvada

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