2022 Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride vs 2024 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride numbers we have for size L are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride L | Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 66.7 | 65.9° | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.7 | 75° | +0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 435mm | +3 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 41mm | |
| Reach | not listed | 445mm | |
| Stack | not listed | 601mm | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1183mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 329mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 766mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 410mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 540mm | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 95mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro minus the Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride. Full charts: 2022 Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride, 2024 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Pivot Mach 4 SL RideSpecialized Epic 8 EVO Pro
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.
| Part | Pivot Mach 4 SL RideRide | Specialized Epic 8 EVO ProEVO Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Pivot Mach 4 SL | not listed |
| Fork | Fox 34 Stepcast Performance | Fox Factory |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Performance | Fox Float Factory |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano XT | SRAM 1295 |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100 | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Crankset | Race Face Æffect R | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chainring | Race Face RIDE | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano XT MT800 | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss M1700 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ardent Race | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control |
| Hub | DT Swiss 370 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano XT | SRAM Code |
| Rotor | Shimano XT Centerlock | not listed |
| Handlebar | Phoenix Team Flat Carbon | Roval Control |
| Stem | Phoenix Team XC/Trail | Race Face Turbine |
| Grips | Phoenix Factory Lock-On | not listed |
| Headset | Pivot Precision Sealed Integrated | not listed |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer | Fox Transfer |
| Saddle | WTB Volt | Specialized Power Expert |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Control |
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