2018 Specialized Chisel Women's Expert vs 2018 Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon
The Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon
Compared with the Specialized Chisel Women's Expert in S, the Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon in L places the top of the head tube 27 mm higher and 46 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 54 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +27 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +46 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +54 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 Women's Expert, SSpecialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel Women's Expert S | Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395mm | 441mm | +46 mm |
| Stack | 595mm | 622mm | +27 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 69.8° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 567mm | 623mm | +56 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 430mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1073mm | 1127mm | +54 mm |
| BB drop | 57.5mm | 61mm | +4 mm |
| BB height | 312.5mm | 309mm | −4 mm |
| Standover | 760mm | 814mm | +54 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400mm | 470mm | +70 mm |
| Fork length | 496mm | 506mm | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 110mm | +15 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon minus the Specialized Chisel Women's Expert. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Chisel Women's Expert, 2018 Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Chisel Women's ExpertSpecialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon
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 Women's ExpertWomen's Expert | Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp CarbonWomen's Hardtail Comp Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 29 | RockShox Reba RL 29 |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | SRAM NX | SRAM XG-1150 |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | KMC X-11 |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | Race Face Aeffect |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Specialized Fast Trak |
| Rim | Specialized Stout XC 29 | Roval Control 29 |
| Brake | SRAM Level TL | SRAM Level TL |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Saddle | Specialized Myth Sport | Specialized Myth Sport |
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