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2019 Specialized Chisel Men's Comp vs 2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset

The M is the Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset size closest to your M Specialized Chisel Men's Comp. 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 Frameset

Compared with the Specialized Chisel Men's Comp in M, the Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset in M places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+3 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
±0 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
−1 mm
About the same
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2019 Specialized Chisel Men's Comp (M) and 2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Chisel Men's Comp is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset is the colored outline on top.J 1100

Specialized Chisel Men's Comp, MSpecialized Epic Hardtail Frameset, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Chisel Men's Comp MSpecialized Epic Hardtail Frameset MDifference
Reach418mm418mm±0 mm
Stack605mm608mm+3 mm
Head tube angle69.8°69.8°±0.0°
Seat tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Effective top tube594mm595mm+1 mm
Chainstay length430mm430mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1100mm1099mm−1 mm
BB drop57.5mm61mm+4 mm
BB height312.5mm309mm−4 mm
Standover790mm790mm±0 mm
Seat tube length430mm430mm±0 mm
Fork length506mm506mm±0 mm
Head tube length95mm95mm±0 mm

Differences are the Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset minus the Specialized Chisel Men's Comp. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Chisel Men's Comp, 2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Chisel Men's CompSpecialized Epic Hardtail Frameset

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.

PartSpecialized Chisel Men's CompMen's Comp X1Specialized Epic Hardtail Frameset
FrameSpecialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5not listed
ForkRockShox Judy 29 Goldnot listed
ShifterShimano SLXnot listed
DerailleurShimano SLXnot listed
ChainKMC X-11not listed
CranksetSpecialized Stout Pronot listed
TireSpecialized Fast Traknot listed
RimSpecialized Stout XC 29not listed
BrakeShimano MT501not listed
HandlebarSpecialized Mini Risenot listed
GripsSpecialized Sip Gripnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Phenom Compnot listed

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