2025 Specialized Chisel vs 2023 Specialized Epic EVO Comp
The L is the Specialized Epic EVO Comp size closest to your L (High) 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 EVO Comp
Compared with the Specialized Chisel in L (High), the Specialized Epic EVO Comp in L places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −14 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Chisel, L (High)Specialized Epic EVO Comp, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel L (High) | Specialized Epic EVO Comp L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 470mm | 460mm | −10 mm |
| Stack | 620mm | 611mm | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67° | 66.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 74.5° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 634mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 437mm | 438mm | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1208mm | 1194mm | −14 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 36mm | |
| BB height | 342mm | 336mm | −6 mm |
| Standover | 787mm | 793mm | +6 mm |
| Seat tube length | 450mm | 470mm | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 530mm | 530mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 115mm | −10 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic EVO Comp minus the Specialized Chisel. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Chisel, 2023 Specialized Epic EVO Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized ChiselSpecialized Epic EVO 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 ChiselChisel | Specialized Epic EVO CompEVO Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Recon | RockShox SID Select |
| Rear shock | X-Fusion PRO-02 | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM SX Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM PowerSpline | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak | Specialized Ground Control |
| Brake | SRAM Level T | SRAM G2 RS |
| Dropper post | TranzX Dropper | not listed |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper | X-Fusion Manic |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Specialized Power Sport |
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