2019 Specialized Chisel vs 2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup
The XL is the Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup size closest to your XL Specialized Chisel. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup
Compared with the Specialized Chisel in XL, the Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup in XL places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Chisel, XLSpecialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel XL | Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 462mm | 462mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 633mm | 637mm | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 69.8° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 430mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1154mm | 1154mm | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 57.5mm | 61mm | +4 mm |
| BB height | 312.5mm | 309mm | −4 mm |
| Standover | 845mm | 845mm | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 520mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | 506mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 125mm | ±0 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 649mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup minus the Specialized Chisel. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Chisel, 2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World Cup.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized ChiselSpecialized 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 ChiselChisel Frame | Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon World CupHardtail Pro Carbon World Cup |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox SID |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM X-Sync |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Fast Trak |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano XT M8000 |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Phenom Expert |
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