2025 Specialized Chisel Hardtail Comp vs 2027 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA
The XL is the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA size closest to your XL Specialized Chisel Hardtail 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 Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA
Compared with the Specialized Chisel Hardtail Comp in XL, the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA in XL places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −7 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Chisel Hardtail Comp, XLSpecialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel Hardtail Comp XL | Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480 | 480mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 633 | 636mm | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 68.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 661 | 662mm | +1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 430mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1185 | 1178mm | −7 mm |
| BB drop | 63 | 63mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 847 | 847mm | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 520mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 125mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 309mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 506mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA minus the Specialized Chisel Hardtail Comp. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Chisel Hardtail Comp, 2027 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Chisel Hardtail CompSpecialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA
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 CompHardtail Comp | Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBAHardtail Comp - SRAM Eagle 70, RockShox REBA |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Chisel | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Judy Gold | RockShox Reba |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM XX Eagle | SRAM Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM X1 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized 29 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Air Trak |
| Brake | SRAM Level T | SRAM DB4 |
| Handlebar | Specialized XC minirise | Specialized Mini Rise |
| Stem | Specialized 3D-forged | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Trail | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Alloy | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Specialized Power Comp |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
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