2025 Specialized Rockhopper Comp vs 2025 Specialized Chisel Hardtail

What changes on the Specialized Chisel Hardtail

Compared with the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in M, the Specialized Chisel Hardtail in M places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−11 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

+5 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

−4 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

−0.5°

Slacker: calmer 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

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Rockhopper CompSpecialized Chisel Hardtail

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.