2025 Specialized Rockhopper Comp vs 2027 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA

What changes on the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA

Compared with the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in M, the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA in S places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 20 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 36 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−8 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−20 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−36 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

±0.0°

About the same head angle

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 Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA minus the Specialized Rockhopper Comp. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Rockhopper Comp, 2027 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Rockhopper CompSpecialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA

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.