2025 Specialized Rockhopper Comp vs 2025 Giant XTC Advanced 29
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Giant XTC Advanced 29
- Frame stack
- −15 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- −25 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- 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 Comp numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle and chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Rockhopper Comp M | Giant XTC Advanced 29 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425 | not listed | |
| Stack | 616 | 601 | −15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 69.5 | +1.0° |
| Wheelbase | 1128 | 1103 | −25 mm |
| BB height | 310 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.5 | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 611 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 58 | |
| Standover | not listed | 764 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 431 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 95 |
Differences are the Giant XTC Advanced 29 minus the Specialized Rockhopper Comp. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Rockhopper Comp, 2025 Giant XTC Advanced 29.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Rockhopper CompGiant XTC Advanced 29
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 CompComp | Giant XTC Advanced 29Advanced 29 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Rockhopper | Giant XTC |
| Fork | RockShox Judy | Fox 32 Performance |
| Shifter | Shimano RapidFire Plus Altus | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5120 | Shimano XT M8100 SGS |
| Cassette | SunRace 11-46 | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | 1x | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Pedals | SBC-54 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized Alloy | Giant XCR 2 |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak Sport | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Rotor | Shimano MT200 | Giant TR55 |
| Handlebar | Specialized alloy | Giant Contact XC |
| Stem | 3D-forged | Giant Contact SL XC |
| Grips | Specialized Trail | Giant XC |
| Seatpost | Specialized Alloy | Giant Contact Switch |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Sport | Giant Grit SL |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Dropper post | not listed | Giant Contact Switch Core |
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