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2025 Specialized Chisel Shimano vs 2023 Specialized Epic EVO Comp

The Specialized Epic EVO Comp size closest to your M (High) is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Specialized Epic EVO Comp

Compared with the Specialized Chisel Shimano in M (High), the Specialized Epic EVO Comp in L places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+5 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+15 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+17 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+1 mm
About the same

The two frames

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

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Chisel Shimano M (High)Specialized Epic EVO Comp LDifference
Reach445mm460mm+15 mm
Stack606mm611mm+5 mm
Head tube angle67°66.5°−0.5°
Seat tube angle75.5°74.5°−1.0°
Effective top tube602mmnot listed
Chainstay length437mm438mm+1 mm
Wheelbase1177mm1194mm+17 mm
BB dropnot listed36mm
BB height342mm336mm−6 mm
Standover777mm793mm+16 mm
Seat tube length410mm470mm+60 mm
Fork length530mm530mm±0 mm
Head tube length110mm115mm+5 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Chisel ShimanoSpecialized 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 ShimanoShimanoSpecialized Epic EVO CompEVO Comp
FrameSpecialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5not listed
ForkRockShox ReconRockShox SID Select
Rear shockX-Fusion PRO-02RockShox Deluxe Select+
ShifterShimano DeoreSRAM GX
DerailleurShimano DeoreSRAM GX Eagle
CassetteShimano Deore M6100SRAM GX Eagle
ChainKMC X12EPTSRAM NX Eagle
TireSpecialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast TrakSpecialized Ground Control
HubShimano MT410-Bnot listed
BrakeShimano Deore M4100SRAM G2 RS
Dropper postTranzX Droppernot listed
SeatpostTranzX DropperX-Fusion Manic
SaddleSpecialized Power SportSpecialized Power Sport
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB

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