2026 Specialized Chisel vs 2024 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro
The Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro size closest to your M (High) is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro
Compared with the Specialized Chisel in M (High), the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro in XL places the top of the head tube 26 mm higher and 50 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 70 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +26 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +50 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +70 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.1°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Chisel, M (High)Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel M (High) | Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445mm | 495mm | +50 mm |
| Stack | 606mm | 632mm | +26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67° | 65.9° | −1.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 602mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 437mm | 435mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1177mm | 1247mm | +70 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 39mm | |
| BB height | 342mm | 331mm | −11 mm |
| Standover | 777mm | 779mm | +2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410mm | 500mm | +90 mm |
| Fork length | 530mm | 540mm | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 110mm | 130mm | +20 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro minus the Specialized Chisel. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Chisel, 2024 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized ChiselSpecialized Epic 8 EVO Pro
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 8 EVO ProEVO Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D''Aluisio Smartweld M5 | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Recon | Fox Factory |
| Rear shock | X-Fusion PRO-02 | Fox Float Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM SL NX Eagle | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM 1295 |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Chainring | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM PowerSpline | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Specialized Alloy | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control |
| Brake | SRAM DB6 | SRAM Code |
| Rotor | SRAM DB6 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized alloy | Roval Control |
| Stem | Specialized 3D-forged | Race Face Turbine |
| Grips | Specialized Trail Grips | not listed |
| Headset | Specialized Standard 1.1/8"-1.5" | not listed |
| Dropper post | TranzX Dropper | not listed |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper | Fox Transfer |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Specialized Power Expert |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Control |
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