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2026 Specialized Rockhopper Comp vs 2027 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA

The S is the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA size closest to your S-29 Specialized Rockhopper Comp. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

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

Compared with the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in S-29, the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+1 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
±0 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
−13 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−10 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2026 Specialized Rockhopper Comp (S-29) and 2027 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Rockhopper Comp is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA is the colored outline on top.J 1105

Specialized Rockhopper Comp, S-29Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Rockhopper Comp S-29Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA SDifference
Reach405405mm±0 mm
Stack607608mm+1 mm
Head tube angle68.568.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.574°+0.5°
Effective top tube586579mm−7 mm
Chainstay length440430mm−10 mm
Wheelbase11051092mm−13 mm
BB drop6263mm+1 mm
BB height310309mm−1 mm
Standover732762mm+30 mm
Seat tube length360400mm+40 mm
Head tube length9595mm±0 mm
Fork lengthnot listed506mm

Differences are the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA minus the Specialized Rockhopper Comp. Full charts: 2026 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

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 Rockhopper CompCompSpecialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBAHardtail Comp - SRAM Eagle 70, RockShox REBA
FrameSpecialized Rockhoppernot listed
ForkRockShox Judy Silver Solo AirRockShox Reba
ShifterShimano Deore M6100not listed
DerailleurShimano Deore M6100 Shadow PlusSRAM Eagle 70 Transmission
CassetteSunRace 11-51not listed
ChainKMC X12EPTSRAM Transmission
CranksetSpecialized Stout Pronot listed
PedalsSpecialized platformnot listed
WheelsetFormula DC-20 / DC-22 / Specialized Alloynot listed
TireSpecialized Ground Control 2BRSpecialized Fast Trak, Specialized Air Trak
BrakeShimano MT200SRAM DB4
HandlebarSpecialized alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mmSpecialized Mini Rise
StemSpecialized Stoutnot listed
GripsSpecialized Trailnot listed
SeatpostAlloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mmnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Bridge SportSpecialized Power Comp
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB

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