2026 Specialized Rockhopper Base vs 2026 Santa Cruz Blur Trail
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Santa Cruz Blur Trail
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- +13 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −1.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −7 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Rockhopper Base numbers we have for size L are missing the stack and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Rockhopper Base L | Santa Cruz Blur Trail M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425 | 438 | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 67.1 | −1.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 75.0 | +1.5° |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 433 | −7 mm |
| Stack | not listed | 597 | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 597 | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1157 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 33 | |
| BB height | not listed | 340 | |
| Standover | not listed | 746 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 430 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 100 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Blur Trail minus the Specialized Rockhopper Base. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Base, 2026 Santa Cruz Blur Trail.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Rockhopper BaseSanta Cruz Blur Trail
Each bike is ranked against the other trail 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 BaseBase | Santa Cruz Blur Trail70 Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized A1 premium butted | Santa Cruz Carbon C |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCE | RockShox Sid Base |
| Shifter | Shimano RapidFire Plus Altus | SRAM 90 Eagle Transmission |
| Derailleur | Shimano Altus | SRAM 70 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SunRace cassette | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Chain | KMC X9EPT | SRAM 70 Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | 2x Forged Alloy | SRAM 70 Eagle DUB Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | Specialized Powerspline | SRAM DUB |
| Pedals | Specialized platform | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized Alloy Double-Wall | Race Face AR Offset 27 |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control 2BR | Maxxis Rekon |
| Brake | Tektro HD-M280 | SRAM DB 8 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Race Face Ride |
| Stem | 3D-Forged Alloy | Race Face Ride |
| Grips | Specialized Trail | ESI Chunky |
| Seatpost | Specialized Alloy Seatpost | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Sport | SDG Bel Air V3 |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Rhythm |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Hub | not listed | SRAM MTH 716, SRAM MTH 746 |
| Rim | not listed | Race Face AR Offset 27 |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset |
| Dropper post | not listed | SDG Tellis Dropper |
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