2022 Specialized Chisel Hardtail LTD vs 2024 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp
The Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp
Compared with the Specialized Chisel Hardtail LTD in M, the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp in XL places the top of the head tube 31 mm higher and 50 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 54 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +31 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +50 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +54 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Chisel Hardtail LTD, MSpecialized Epic Hardtail Comp, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel Hardtail LTD M | Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430mm | 480mm | +50 mm |
| Stack | 605mm | 636mm | +31 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68° | 68.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 430mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1124mm | 1178mm | +54 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 63mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 309mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 792mm | 847mm | +55 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 520mm | +90 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | 506mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 125mm | +30 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp minus the Specialized Chisel Hardtail LTD. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Chisel Hardtail LTD, 2024 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Chisel Hardtail LTDSpecialized Epic Hardtail Comp
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 Hardtail LTDHardtail LTD | Specialized Epic Hardtail CompHardtail Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox SID SL |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM X1000 Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM 2-piston Bronze |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Mini Rise |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Sport |
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