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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
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One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
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Wheelbase
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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 M are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementPivot Mach 4 SL Ride MSpecialized Epic 8 EVO Pro SDifference
Head tube angle66.765.9°−0.8°
Seat tube angle74.775.5°+0.8°
Chainstay length432435mm+3 mm
BB dropnot listed43mm
Reachnot listed415mm
Stacknot listed600mm
Wheelbasenot listed1151mm
BB heightnot listed327mm
Standovernot listed761mm
Seat tube lengthnot listed390mm
Fork lengthnot listed540mm
Head tube lengthnot listed92mm

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.

PartPivot Mach 4 SL RideRideSpecialized Epic 8 EVO ProEVO Pro
FramePivot Mach 4 SLnot listed
ForkFox 34 Stepcast PerformanceFox Factory
Rear shockFox Float DPS PerformanceFox Float Factory
ShifterShimano XTSRAM Pod Controller
DerailleurShimano XTSRAM X0 Eagle Transmission
CassetteShimano XTSRAM 1295
ChainShimano XT M8100SRAM X0 Eagle
CranksetRace Face Æffect RSRAM X0 Eagle
ChainringRace Face RIDEnot listed
Bottom bracketShimano XT MT800SRAM DUB
WheelsetDT Swiss M1700not listed
TireMaxxis Ardent RaceSpecialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control
HubDT Swiss 370not listed
BrakeShimano XTSRAM Code
RotorShimano XT Centerlocknot listed
HandlebarPhoenix Team Flat CarbonRoval Control
StemPhoenix Team XC/TrailRace Face Turbine
GripsPhoenix Factory Lock-Onnot listed
HeadsetPivot Precision Sealed Integratednot listed
SeatpostFox TransferFox Transfer
SaddleWTB VoltSpecialized Power Expert
Rimnot listedRoval Control

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