2018 Specialized Chisel Men's Comp vs 2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup
The Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup
Compared with the Specialized Chisel Men's Comp in M, the Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup in L places the top of the head tube 17 mm higher and 23 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +17 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +23 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +28 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Chisel Men's Comp, MSpecialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel Men's Comp M | Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418mm | 441mm | +23 mm |
| Stack | 605mm | 622mm | +17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 69.8° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 594mm | 623mm | +29 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 430mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1100mm | 1128mm | +28 mm |
| BB drop | 57.5mm | 61mm | +4 mm |
| BB height | 312.5mm | 309mm | −4 mm |
| Standover | 790mm | 814mm | +24 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 470mm | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | 506mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 110mm | +15 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup minus the Specialized Chisel Men's Comp. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Chisel Men's Comp, 2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Chisel Men's CompSpecialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup
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 | Specialized Chisel Men's CompMen's Comp | Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World CupHardtail Pro Carbon World Cup |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Judy 29 | RockShox SID |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore, Shimano XT | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X-10 | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Crankset | Specialized Stout Pro | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Chainring | Specialized Stout | SRAM X-Sync |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Specialized Fast Trak |
| Rim | Specialized Stout XC 29 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore MT500 | Shimano XT M8000 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Specialized Phenom Expert |
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