2019 Trek X-Caliber vs 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp
The Specialized Rockhopper Comp size closest to your ML is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Rockhopper Comp
Compared with the Trek X-Caliber in ML, the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in XL places the top of the head tube 40 mm higher and 33 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 52 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +40 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +33 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +52 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek X-Caliber numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek X-Caliber ML | Specialized Rockhopper Comp XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 432 | 465 | +33 mm |
| Stack | 600 | 640 | +40 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.3° | 68.5 | −0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 614 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 438 | 440 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1126 | 1178 | +52 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | not listed | |
| BB height | 316 | not listed | |
| Standover | 737 | 820mm | +83 mm |
| Seat tube length | 444 | 500mm | +56 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 120mm | +30 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.5 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 515mm |
Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Comp minus the Trek X-Caliber. Full charts: 2019 Trek X-Caliber, 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Trek X-CaliberSpecialized Rockhopper Comp
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 | Trek X-Caliber7 | Specialized Rockhopper Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Gold | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Acera M3000 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M4020, Shimano Acera M3000 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X9 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Acera MT210 | not listed |
| Pedals | VP 536 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR2 | not listed |
| Hub | Formula DC20, Formula DC2241 | not listed |
| Rim | Bontrager Connection | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada | not listed |
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