2026 Specialized Rockhopper Comp vs 2027 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA
The Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA size closest to your M-27.5 is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA
Compared with the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in M-27.5, the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA in XS places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 30 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 54 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −30 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −54 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Rockhopper Comp, M-27.5Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Rockhopper Comp M-27.5 | Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 415 | 385mm | −30 mm |
| Stack | 589 | 594mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 68.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 589 | 555mm | −34 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 430mm | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1118 | 1064mm | −54 mm |
| BB drop | 43 | 63mm | +20 mm |
| BB height | 310 | 309mm | −1 mm |
| Standover | 735 | 732mm | −3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 367mm | −33 mm |
| Head tube length | 105 | 95mm | −10 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 486mm |
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
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 | Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBAHardtail Comp - SRAM Eagle 70, RockShox REBA |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Rockhopper | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Judy Silver Solo Air | RockShox Reba |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6100 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 Shadow Plus | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Cassette | SunRace 11-51 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X12EPT | SRAM Transmission |
| Crankset | Specialized Stout Pro | not listed |
| Pedals | Specialized platform | not listed |
| Wheelset | Formula DC-20 / DC-22 / Specialized Alloy | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control 2BR | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Air Trak |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | SRAM DB4 |
| Handlebar | Specialized alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm | Specialized Mini Rise |
| Stem | Specialized Stout | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Trail | not listed |
| Seatpost | Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Sport | Specialized Power Comp |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
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