2024 Specialized Rockhopper Sport vs 2022 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp
The Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp size closest to your M - 27.5 is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp
Compared with the Specialized Rockhopper Sport in M - 27.5, the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp in XL places the top of the head tube 29 mm higher and 75 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 71 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +29 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +75 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +71 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Rockhopper Sport, M - 27.5Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Rockhopper Sport M - 27.5 | Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 405mm | 480mm | +75 mm |
| Stack | 607mm | 636mm | +29 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 68.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74° | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 440mm | 430mm | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1105mm | 1176mm | +71 mm |
| Standover | 732mm | 847mm | +115 mm |
| Seat tube length | 360mm | 520mm | +160 mm |
| Fork length | 505mm | 506mm | +1 mm |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 125mm | +30 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 63mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 309mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp minus the Specialized Rockhopper Sport. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Rockhopper Sport, 2022 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Rockhopper SportSpecialized Epic Hardtail 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 SportSport | Specialized Epic Hardtail CompHardtail Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized A1 premium butted | not listed |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM 29 | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES SL-U4000-9R | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U4000 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano CUES CS-LG300-9 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano CN-LG500 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | Specialized Stout | SRAM X1 1000 Eagle |
| Pedals | SBC-54 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Formula SP-2120/SP-2125 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak Sport | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade |
| Hub | Formula SP-2120, Formula SP-2125 | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro BR-M275 | SRAM TL |
| Rotor | Tektro BR-M275 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Stout | Specialized Mini Rise |
| Stem | 3D-forged | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Trail | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Sport | Specialized Power Sport |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
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