2021 Specialized Rockhopper Expert vs 2019 Specialized Chisel Women's Comp
The XS is the Specialized Chisel Women's Comp size closest to your XS Specialized Rockhopper Expert. 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 Chisel Women's Comp
Compared with the Specialized Rockhopper Expert in XS, the Specialized Chisel Women's Comp in XS places the top of the head tube 27 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +27 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Rockhopper Expert, XSSpecialized Chisel Women's Comp, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Rockhopper Expert XS | Specialized Chisel Women's Comp XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375mm | 380mm | +5 mm |
| Stack | 559mm | 586mm | +27 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68° | 69.8° | +1.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74° | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 440mm | 430mm | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1067mm | 1055mm | −12 mm |
| Standover | 658mm | 731mm | +73 mm |
| Seat tube length | 310mm | 370mm | +60 mm |
| Fork length | 475mm | 486mm | +11 mm |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 95mm | ±0 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 548mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 57.5mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 312.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Women's Comp minus the Specialized Rockhopper Expert. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Expert, 2019 Specialized Chisel Women's Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Rockhopper ExpertSpecialized Chisel Women's Comp
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 ExpertExpert | Specialized Chisel Women's CompWomen's Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized A1 premium butted | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
| Fork | RockShox Judy | RockShox Judy 29 Gold |
| Shifter | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano Deore, Shimano XT |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano Deore |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | KMC X-10 |
| Crankset | SRAM SX Eagle | Specialized Stout Pro |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM PowerSpline | not listed |
| Wheelset | e*thirteen SL | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control | Specialized Fast Trak |
| Hub | Shimano HB-RM35, Shimano FH-RM35 | not listed |
| Rim | Specialized hookless | Specialized Stout XC 29 |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT501 |
| Rotor | Shimano MT200 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized alloy | Specialized Mini Rise |
| Stem | Specialized Stout | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Trail | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Sport | Specialized Myth Sport |
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