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2025 Specialized Rockhopper vs 2025 Specialized Chisel Hardtail

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

What changes on the Specialized Chisel Hardtail

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
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−8 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Rockhopper numbers we have for size XXS - 26 are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Rockhopper XXS - 26Specialized Chisel Hardtail MDifference
Reachnot listed430mm
Stacknot listed605mm
Head tube angle68°68°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°74°+0.5°
Effective top tube541mmnot listed
Chainstay length440mm432mm−8 mm
Wheelbasenot listed1124mm
BB drop43mm63mm+20 mm
BB height310mm309mm−1 mm
Standovernot listed792mm
Seat tube lengthnot listed430mm
Fork length475mm506mm+31 mm
Head tube length95mm95mm±0 mm

Differences are the Specialized Chisel Hardtail minus the Specialized Rockhopper. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Rockhopper, 2025 Specialized Chisel Hardtail.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized RockhopperSpecialized Chisel Hardtail

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 RockhopperRockhopperSpecialized Chisel HardtailHardtail
FrameSpecialized A1Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5
ForkSR Suntour XCMnot listed
ShifterShimano Altusnot listed
DerailleurShimano Altus M2020, Shimano Altus M2000not listed
CassetteSunRace 11-36not listed
ChainKMC X9EPTnot listed
CranksetSpecialized Stoutnot listed
PedalsSpecialized Flat Pedalnot listed
WheelsetFormula SP-2125not listed
TireSpecialized Fast Trak Sportnot listed
HubFormula SP-2125not listed
BrakeShimano MT200not listed
RotorShimano MT200not listed
HandlebarSpecialized Mini Risenot listed
StemSpecialized Stoutnot listed
GripsSpecialized Trailnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Bridge Sportnot listed

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