Quiver

2020 Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro vs 2022 Specialized Chisel Hardtail

The Specialized Chisel Hardtail size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Specialized Chisel Hardtail

Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro in M, the Specialized Chisel Hardtail in XL places the top of the head tube 25 mm higher and 50 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 69 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+25 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+50 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+69 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2020 Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro (M) and 2022 Specialized Chisel Hardtail (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Chisel Hardtail is the colored outline on top.J 1116

Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro, MSpecialized Chisel Hardtail, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic Hardtail Pro MSpecialized Chisel Hardtail XLDifference
Reach430mm480mm+50 mm
Stack608mm633mm+25 mm
Head tube angle68.5°68°−0.5°
Seat tube angle74°74°±0.0°
Chainstay length430mm432mm+2 mm
Wheelbase1116mm1185mm+69 mm
BB drop63mm63mm±0 mm
BB height309mm309mm±0 mm
Standover792mm847mm+55 mm
Seat tube length430mm520mm+90 mm
Fork length506mm506mm±0 mm
Head tube length95mm125mm+30 mm

Differences are the Specialized Chisel Hardtail minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro, 2022 Specialized Chisel Hardtail.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Epic Hardtail ProSpecialized Chisel Hardtail

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 Epic Hardtail ProSpecialized Chisel HardtailHardtail
Framenot listedSpecialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5
Forknot listedRockShox Judy
Shifternot listedSRAM SX Eagle
Derailleurnot listedSRAM SX Eagle
Cassettenot listedSRAM SX Eagle
Chainnot listedSRAM SX Eagle
Cranksetnot listedSRAM SX Eagle
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM PowerSpline
Tirenot listedSpecialized Fast Trak
Rimnot listedSpecialized hookless
Brakenot listedSRAM T
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized Mini Rise
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Power Sport

Know what is on every bike.

Add your bike to Quiver. Keep its parts, setup, and service history together, then share your build.

Explore the app
A Transition Relay build sheet: frame, fork, shock and drivetrainThe Relay’s ride photo galleryThe Relay’s ride spectrum and 2D frame geometryThe garage: five bikes and 99 recorded partsA Specialized Tarmac SL8 road build sheet