2018 Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon vs 2019 Specialized Chisel Women's Comp
The Specialized Chisel Women's Comp size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Specialized Chisel Women's Comp
Compared with the Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon in S, the Specialized Chisel Women's Comp in XS places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −13 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −18 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon, SSpecialized Chisel Women's Comp, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon S | Specialized Chisel Women's Comp XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395mm | 380mm | −15 mm |
| Stack | 599mm | 586mm | −13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 69.8° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 568mm | 548mm | −20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 430mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1073mm | 1055mm | −18 mm |
| BB drop | 61mm | 57.5mm | −4 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 312.5mm | +4 mm |
| Standover | 760mm | 731mm | −29 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400mm | 370mm | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 496mm | 486mm | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 95mm | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Women's Comp minus the Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp Carbon, 2019 Specialized Chisel Women's Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Women's Hardtail Comp CarbonSpecialized Chisel Women's Comp
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 Epic Women's Hardtail Comp CarbonWomen's Hardtail Comp Carbon | Specialized Chisel Women's CompWomen's Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 29 | RockShox Judy 29 Gold |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | Shimano Deore, Shimano XT |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150 | Shimano Deore |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | KMC X-10 |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | Specialized Stout Pro |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Specialized Fast Trak |
| Rim | Roval Control 29 | Specialized Stout XC 29 |
| Brake | SRAM Level TL | Shimano MT501 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Saddle | Specialized Myth Sport | Specialized Myth Sport |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Mini Rise |
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