2025 Specialized Chisel Hardtail vs 2027 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA
The Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA
Compared with the Specialized Chisel Hardtail in M, the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA 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, MSpecialized 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 M | Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA 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 |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 662mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA minus the Specialized Chisel Hardtail. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Chisel Hardtail, 2027 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBA.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Chisel HardtailSpecialized 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 HardtailHardtail | Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp SRAM 70, RockShox REBAHardtail Comp - SRAM Eagle 70, RockShox REBA |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Reba |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Air Trak |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM DB4 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Mini Rise |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Comp |
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