2019 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 XS places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −19 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- 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, XSDrawn 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 XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395mm | 380mm | −15 mm |
| Stack | 595mm | 589mm | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 69.8° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 567mm | 549mm | −18 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 430mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1073mm | 1054mm | −19 mm |
| BB drop | 57.5mm | 61mm | +4 mm |
| BB height | 312.5mm | 309mm | −4 mm |
| Standover | 760mm | 731mm | −29 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400mm | 370mm | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 496mm | 486mm | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 95mm | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon minus the Specialized Chisel Women's Expert. Full charts: 2019 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 NX Eagle | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM XG-1150 |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | KMC X-11 |
| Crankset | TruVativ Stylo | Race Face Aeffect |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Specialized Fast Trak |
| Brake | SRAM Level TL | SRAM Level TL |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Saddle | Specialized Myth Sport | Specialized Myth Sport |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Control 29 |
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