I never thought of frame tubing as "Components." I don't think others consider tubing as "components" either. Especially if they have been assembled as a single component called a frame. If you do, then you have contributed to the confusion, not clarified. The components of a frame include tubing in the context of frame building but we were discussing a "Bike" of which a frame is one component.

I expected better from a "knowledgable" person. In other words, the response would have elements of patients with an explanation to those of us who don't know the history or the resulting products. Your book may explain it, but I am sure not going to order one now.

This RockHopper has not only TR components in the general sense, but has TR tubing in addition. Based on your comments, this is confusing and you haven't explained or clarified where this bike fits in your story line. From my perspective, it appears that Specalized built RockHoppers with TR frame tubing and components. From your comments, that is not clear.