2026 Specialized Rockhopper Sport vs 2025 Cube Reaction Race
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 Race
- Frame stack
- −24 mm
- Lower front end
- 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
- ±0.0°
- 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 Sport numbers we have for size XXL-29 are missing the reach, chainstay length and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Rockhopper Sport XXL-29 | Cube Reaction Race L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | not listed | 439 | |
| Stack | 654 | 630 | −24 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 68.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74° | +0.5° |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1130 | |
| BB drop | 62 | not listed | |
| BB height | 310 | not listed | |
| Standover | 853 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 560 | 450 | −110 mm |
| Head tube length | 135 | 117 | −18 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 618 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 426 |
Differences are the Cube Reaction Race minus the Specialized Rockhopper Sport. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Sport, 2025 Cube Reaction Race.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Rockhopper SportCube Reaction Race
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 SportSport | Cube Reaction RaceRace |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Rockhopper | Cube Reaction |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM | Fox 32 Performance |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES | Shimano XT Di2 Wireless |
| Cassette | Shimano CUES | Shimano XT |
| Chain | KMC eGlide | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Crankset | Specialized Stout Pro | Praxis Girder |
| Wheelset | Specialized alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h | Newmen Beskar 30 Base |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control 2BR | Schwalbe Racing Ray, Schwalbe Racing Ralph |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano XT |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Newmen Evolution SL |
| Stem | Specialized Stout | Newmen Evolution |
| Grips | Specialized Trail | Acid React Pro |
| Seatpost | Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm | Newmen Evolution |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Sport | Acid Nuance Pro |
| Chainring | not listed | Praxis Girder |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Headset | not listed | Acros AZF-675 |
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