2026 Specialized Rockhopper Expert vs 2024 Cube Reaction Pro
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Cube Reaction Pro
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −13 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Rockhopper Expert numbers we have for size S-27.5 are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Rockhopper Expert S-27.5 | Cube Reaction Pro XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 68 | 68.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74 | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 427 | −13 mm |
| BB drop | 43 | not listed | |
| BB height | 310 | not listed | |
| Reach | not listed | 384 | |
| Stack | not listed | 595 | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 555 | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1068 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 340 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 108 |
Differences are the Cube Reaction Pro minus the Specialized Rockhopper Expert. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Expert, 2024 Cube Reaction Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Rockhopper ExpertCube Reaction Pro
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 ExpertExpert | Cube Reaction ProPro |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized A1 premium butted | Cube Reaction |
| Fork | RockShox Judy Solo Air | RockShox Judy |
| Shifter | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle SX | Shimano XT M8100 SGS |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | Stylo Cranks | Shimano MT511 |
| Chainring | SRAM Stylo | Shimano 32 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM PowerSpline | Prowheel PW-MB68 |
| Pedals | Specialized Body Geometry | Acid PP MTB |
| Wheelset | Formula DC-20/DC-22 | Acid EX25 |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control 2BR | Schwalbe Racing Ralph |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT410 |
| Rotor | SRAM DB4 | Shimano MT800 |
| Handlebar | Specialized alloy | Cube Rise Trail Bar |
| Stem | 3D-Forged Alloy | Cube Performance SLX |
| Grips | Specialized Trail | Acid Icon |
| Seatpost | Specialized Alloy | Cube Performance |
| Saddle | Priority Sport | Acid Venec Lite |
| Headset | not listed | Cube FPH868 |
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