2018 Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail vs 2019 Specialized Chisel
The M is the Specialized Chisel size closest to your M Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail. 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 Chisel
Compared with the Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail in M, the Specialized Chisel in M places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail, MSpecialized Chisel, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail M | Specialized Chisel M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418mm | 418mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 608mm | 605mm | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 69.8° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 595mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 430mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1099mm | 1100mm | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 61mm | 57.5mm | −4 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 312.5mm | +4 mm |
| Standover | 790mm | 790mm | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 430mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | 506mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 95mm | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel minus the Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Epic Men's Hardtail, 2019 Specialized Chisel.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Men's HardtailSpecialized Chisel
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 Men's Hardtail | Specialized ChiselChisel Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
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