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2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp vs 2019 Trek X-Caliber Frameset

The XS is the Trek X-Caliber Frameset size closest to your XS 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 Frameset

Compared with the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in XS, the Trek X-Caliber Frameset in XS places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 31 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+7 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
±0 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
−31 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+1.2°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−15 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp (XS)The Specialized Rockhopper Comp frame drawn to scale.J 1067

Only the Specialized Rockhopper Comp is drawn. The Trek X-Caliber Frameset numbers we have for size XS are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Rockhopper Comp XSTrek X-Caliber Frameset XSDifference
Reach375mm375±0 mm
Stack559mm566+7 mm
Head tube angle68°69.2°+1.2°
Seat tube angle73.5°not listed
Chainstay length440mm425−15 mm
Wheelbase1067mm1036−31 mm
Standover658mm708+50 mm
Seat tube length310mm343+33 mm
Fork length475mmnot listed
Head tube length95mm90−5 mm
Effective top tubenot listed538
BB dropnot listed58
BB heightnot listed296

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Rockhopper CompTrek X-Caliber Frameset

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-Caliber FramesetX-Caliber Frameset
Framenot listedTrek Alpha Gold

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