2023 Santa Cruz Blur vs 2023 Specialized Epic Expert
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 Expert
- 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
- +27 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Santa Cruz Blur numbers we have for size M are missing the reach, stack, head angle, seat angle and chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Blur M | Specialized Epic Expert L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 1152 | 1179 | +27 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 470 | |
| Stack | not listed | 605 | |
| Head tube angle | not listed | 67.5 | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 75.5 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 433 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 48 | |
| BB height | not listed | 324 | |
| Standover | not listed | 776 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 470 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 505mm | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 115 |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Expert minus the Santa Cruz Blur. Full charts: 2023 Santa Cruz Blur, 2023 Specialized Epic Expert.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz BlurSpecialized Epic Expert
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 | Santa Cruz BlurXT | Specialized Epic ExpertExpert |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Blur | Specialized FACT 11m |
| Fork | RockShox SID SL | RockShox SID SL BRAIN |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe | RockShox BRAIN |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 SGS | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano XT | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano XT M8120 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chainring | Shimano XT M8120 | SRAM 34T |
| Wheelset | Race Face ARC Offset 27 | Roval Control |
| Tire | Maxxis Aspen | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade |
| Brake | Shimano XT M8100 | SRAM TL, SRAM Level TL |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite | X-Fusion Manic |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 350 |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Control |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Mini Rise |
| Dropper post | not listed | X-Fusion Manic |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Sport |
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