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2025 Specialized Chisel Comp vs 2023 Specialized Epic EVO Comp

The M is the Specialized Epic EVO Comp size closest to your M (High) Specialized Chisel 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 EVO Comp

Compared with the Specialized Chisel Comp in M (High), the Specialized Epic EVO Comp in M places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−9 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−9 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−13 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+1 mm
About the same

The two frames

2025 Specialized Chisel Comp (M (High)) and 2023 Specialized Epic EVO Comp (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Chisel Comp is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Epic EVO Comp is the colored outline on top.J 1177

Specialized Chisel Comp, M (High)Specialized Epic EVO Comp, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Chisel Comp M (High)Specialized Epic EVO Comp MDifference
Reach445mm436mm−9 mm
Stack606mm597mm−9 mm
Head tube angle67°66.5°−0.5°
Seat tube angle75.5°74.5°−1.0°
Effective top tube602mmnot listed
Chainstay length437mm438mm+1 mm
Wheelbase1177mm1164mm−13 mm
BB dropnot listed36mm
BB height342mm336mm−6 mm
Standover777mm781mm+4 mm
Seat tube length410mm430mm+20 mm
Fork length530mm530mm±0 mm
Head tube length110mm100mm−10 mm

Differences are the Specialized Epic EVO Comp minus the Specialized Chisel Comp. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Chisel Comp, 2023 Specialized Epic EVO Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Chisel CompSpecialized Epic EVO Comp

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 CompCompSpecialized Epic EVO CompEVO Comp
FrameSpecialized Smartweldnot listed
ForkRockShox SIDRockShox SID Select
Rear shockRockShox Deluxe Select+RockShox Deluxe Select+
ShifterSRAM GXSRAM GX
DerailleurSRAM GX EagleSRAM GX Eagle
CassetteSRAM NX EagleSRAM GX Eagle
ChainSRAM SX EagleSRAM NX Eagle
CranksetSRAM X1000 Eaglenot listed
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBSRAM DUB
TireSpecialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast TrakSpecialized Ground Control
BrakeSRAM Level TSRAM G2 RS
HandlebarSpecialized XC Minirisenot listed
Dropper postTranzX Droppernot listed
SaddleSpecialized Power SportSpecialized Power Sport
Seatpostnot listedX-Fusion Manic

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