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2027 Trek X-Caliber Frameset vs 2026 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 Frameset in ML, the Specialized Rockhopper Comp in XS-27.5 places the top of the head tube 39 mm lower and 59 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 58 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−39 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−59 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−58 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−1.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2027 Trek X-Caliber Frameset (ML) and 2026 Specialized Rockhopper Comp (XS-27.5), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Trek X-Caliber Frameset is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Rockhopper Comp is the colored outline on top.J 1125

Trek X-Caliber Frameset, MLSpecialized Rockhopper Comp, XS-27.5Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek X-Caliber Frameset MLSpecialized Rockhopper Comp XS-27.5Difference
Reach434375−59 mm
Stack598559−39 mm
Head tube angle69.5°68−1.5°
Seat tube angle73.0°73.5+0.5°
Effective top tube617541−76 mm
Chainstay length438440+2 mm
Wheelbase11251067−58 mm
BB drop5843−15 mm
BB height310310±0 mm
Standover757658−99 mm
Seat tube length444310−134 mm
Head tube length9095+5 mm

Differences are the Specialized Rockhopper Comp minus the Trek X-Caliber Frameset. Full charts: 2027 Trek X-Caliber Frameset, 2026 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 FramesetSpecialized Rockhopper CompComp
Framenot listedSpecialized Rockhopper
Forknot listedRockShox Judy Silver Solo Air
Shifternot listedShimano Deore M6100
Derailleurnot listedShimano Deore M6100 Shadow Plus
Cassettenot listedSunRace 11-51
Chainnot listedKMC X12EPT
Cranksetnot listedSpecialized Stout Pro
Pedalsnot listedSpecialized platform
Wheelsetnot listedFormula DC-20 / DC-22 / Specialized Alloy
Tirenot listedSpecialized Ground Control 2BR
Brakenot listedShimano MT200
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
Stemnot listedSpecialized Stout
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Trail
Seatpostnot listedAlloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Bridge Sport

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