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Specialized Rockhopper 27.5 2021 vs Giant Talon 2 2020

Specialized 2021

Rockhopper 27.5
Giant 2020

Talon 2

Details
Year	2021	2020
Category	Cross Country	Cross Country
Groupset	Shimano Tourney	Shimano Alivio
Crank	36-22T	36-22T
Cassette	11-34T	11-36T
Speeds	16v	18v
Weight	-	-
Frame material	Alloy	Alloy
Wheel size	27,5"	27,5"
Suspension type	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front travel	100mm	100mm
Rear travel	-	-
Price	$700.00	-

Components
Acessories
Grip	Specialized Trail Grips	-
Pedals	-	platform
Components
Handlebar	Specialized Stout Mini Rise	-
Steam	-	Giant Sport, 7-degree
Saddle	-	Giant custom
Seatpost	-	Giant Sport, 30.9
Brake lever	-	Tektro HDC M275
Brakes	-	Tektro HD-M275
Drivetrain
Cassette	Sunrace 8-speed	Shimano Altus CS-HG200-9 HG Shimano Altus CS-HG200-9 Combination names 11-32T 11-34T 11-36T Compatible chain HG 9-speed Lock ring finish Phosphate coated Lock ring material Steel Model CS-HG200-9 Steel gear finish Phosphate coated Steel gear pieces 9 Type HG
Rear derailleur	Shimano Tourney RD-TX800 SGS 8/7s Shimano Tourney RD-TX800 B axle material Stainless steel Bracket body finish Painted Bracket body material Resin Compatible chain HG 8/7-speed Lower pulley max 34T Lower pulley min 28T Model RD-TX800 P axle finish Zinc plated P axle material Steel pulley.screws_material Steel Pulley teeth 13/13T Pulley cage SGS Speeds 8/7 Upper pulley max 14T Upper pulley min 11T Total capacity 43T	Shimano Alivio RD-M3100 SGS 9s Shimano Alivio RD-M3100 B axle hollow B axle material Stainless steel Bracket finish Painted Bracket material Steel Bracket body finish Painted Bracket body material Aluminum Compatible chain CN-HG53 9-speed Lower pulley max 36T Lower pulley min 32T Model RD-M3100-SGS P axle finish Zinc plated P axle material Steel pulley.screws_material Steel pulley.sunken_type_pulley_screw Pulley teeth 11T Pulley cage SGS Speeds 9 Upper pulley max 12T Upper pulley min 11T Total capacity 45T
Chain	KMC X8	KMC X9
Front derailleur	Shimano Altus FD-M315 Shimano Altus FD-M315 action.top_swing cable_route_type.dual_pull Chain guide finish Chrome plated Chain guide material Steel Primary color Series color Compatible chain HG 8/7-speed front_clamp_band.finish Painted front_clamp_band.material Steel Inner link finish Painted Inner link material Zinc plated Model FD-M315-TS Outer link finish Painted Outer link material Steel Rear clamp band base bracket finish Painted Rear clamp band base bracket material Steel Stroke adjusting screw finish Zinc plated Stroke adjusting screw material Steel Total capacity 14T	-
Crankset	-	Shimano FC-MT101, 22/36
Shifter	-	Shimano Acera
Bottom bracket	-	Shimano
Frameset
Frame	Specialized A1 Alumínio	-
Front suspension	SR Suntour SR XCE 27.5	RockShox XC 30
Wheels
Tires	Specialized Ground Control Sport 27.5x2.3"	-
Rims	Specialized Alloy	-
Spokes	-	stainless, 14g
Rear hub	-	[F]Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball
Front hub	-	[F]Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Giant Sport QR, loose ball

Features
Internal routing
Hydraulic disc brakes

Geometry
Size
Seat tube length	350,0	535,0
Seat tube angle	-	73,5º
Top tube length	560,0	641,0
Head tube length	100,0	170,0
Head tube angle	68,0º	68,0º
Rake	42,0	42,0
Trail	97,0	97,7
Wheelbase	1087,0	1180,0
Chainstay length	435,0	441,0
Bottom bracket drop	43,0	45,0
Stack height	568,0	643,0
Reach	390,0	456,0
Standover height	690,0	824,0
Bottom bracket height	310,0	310,0
Front center	656,0	743,0

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