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

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

Compared with the Specialized Rockhopper Sport in XS-27.5, the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA in XS places the top of the head tube 35 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

+35 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+10 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

−3 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

+0.5°

Steeper: sharper steering

Chainstays

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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 XS-27.5 are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA minus the Specialized Rockhopper Sport. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Sport, 2027 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Rockhopper SportSpecialized 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.