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2019 Trek X-Caliber Frameset vs 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp

The L is the Specialized Rockhopper Comp size closest to your L Trek X-Caliber Frameset. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Specialized Rockhopper Comp

Compared with the Trek X-Caliber Frameset in L, the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in L places the top of the head tube 17 mm higher and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+17 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−4 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
±0 mm
About the same
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 Frameset numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek X-Caliber Frameset LSpecialized Rockhopper Comp LDifference
Reach449445−4 mm
Stack609626+17 mm
Head tube angle69.3°68.5−0.8°
Effective top tube634not listed
Chainstay length438440+2 mm
Wheelbase11471147±0 mm
BB drop58not listed
BB height316not listed
Standover753781mm+28 mm
Seat tube length470450mm−20 mm
Head tube length100105mm+5 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed73.5
Fork lengthnot listed515mm

Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Comp minus the Trek X-Caliber Frameset. Full charts: 2019 Trek X-Caliber Frameset, 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Trek X-Caliber FramesetSpecialized Rockhopper Comp

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartTrek X-Caliber FramesetX-Caliber FramesetSpecialized Rockhopper Comp
FrameTrek Alpha Goldnot listed

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