2019 Specialized Chisel Women's Comp vs 2018 Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon
The S is the Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon size closest to your S Specialized Chisel Women'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 Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon
Compared with the Specialized Chisel Women's Comp in S, the Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon in S 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 Women's Comp, SSpecialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel Women's Comp S | Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395mm | 395mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 595mm | 599mm | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 69.8° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 567mm | 568mm | +1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 430mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1073mm | 1073mm | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 57.5mm | 61mm | +4 mm |
| BB height | 312.5mm | 309mm | −4 mm |
| Standover | 760mm | 760mm | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400mm | 400mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 496mm | 496mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 95mm | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon minus the Specialized Chisel Women's Comp. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Chisel Women's Comp, 2018 Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Chisel Women's CompSpecialized 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 CompWomen's Comp | Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp CarbonWomen's Hardtail Comp Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Judy 29 Gold | RockShox Reba RL 29 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore, Shimano XT | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore | SRAM XG-1150 |
| Chain | KMC X-10 | KMC X-11 |
| Crankset | Specialized Stout Pro | Race Face Aeffect |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Specialized Fast Trak |
| Rim | Specialized Stout XC 29 | Roval Control 29 |
| Brake | Shimano MT501 | SRAM Level TL |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Saddle | Specialized Myth Sport | Specialized Myth Sport |
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