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2021 Specialized Rockhopper Expert vs 2019 Trek X-Caliber Frameset

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Trek X-Caliber Frameset

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
−93 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Chainstays
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Rockhopper Expert numbers we have for size XXL are missing the reach, stack, head angle, seat angle and chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Rockhopper Expert XXLTrek X-Caliber Frameset MDifference
Reachnot listed416
Stacknot listed600
Head tube anglenot listed69.3°
Seat tube anglenot listednot listed
Chainstay lengthnot listed438
Wheelbase1203mm1110−93 mm
Standover853mm743−110 mm
Seat tube length560mm419−141 mm
Fork length515mmnot listed
Head tube length135mm90−45 mm
Effective top tubenot listed598
BB dropnot listed58
BB heightnot listed316

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Rockhopper ExpertTrek 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 ExpertExpertTrek X-Caliber FramesetX-Caliber Frameset
FrameSpecialized A1 premium buttedTrek Alpha Gold
ForkRockShox Judynot listed
ShifterSRAM SX Eaglenot listed
DerailleurSRAM SX Eaglenot listed
CassetteSRAM SX Eaglenot listed
ChainSRAM SX Eaglenot listed
CranksetSRAM SX Eaglenot listed
Bottom bracketSRAM PowerSplinenot listed
Wheelsete*thirteen SLnot listed
TireSpecialized Ground Controlnot listed
HubShimano HB-RM35, Shimano FH-RM35not listed
RimSpecialized hooklessnot listed
BrakeShimano MT200not listed
RotorShimano MT200not listed
HandlebarSpecialized alloynot listed
StemSpecialized Stoutnot listed
GripsSpecialized Trailnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Bridge Sportnot listed

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