2020 Specialized Epic Hardtail Ultralight vs 2022 Specialized Chisel Hardtail
The XL is the Specialized Chisel Hardtail size closest to your XL Specialized Epic Hardtail Ultralight. 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 Hardtail
Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail Ultralight in XL, the Specialized Chisel Hardtail in XL places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic Hardtail Ultralight, XLSpecialized Chisel Hardtail, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail Ultralight XL | Specialized Chisel Hardtail XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480mm | 480mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 636mm | 633mm | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 68° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 432mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1177mm | 1185mm | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 63mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 309mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 847mm | 847mm | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 520mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | 506mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 125mm | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Hardtail minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail Ultralight. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Epic Hardtail Ultralight, 2022 Specialized Chisel Hardtail.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Hardtail UltralightSpecialized Chisel Hardtail
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 Hardtail Ultralight | Specialized Chisel HardtailHardtail |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Judy |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM PowerSpline |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Fast Trak |
| Rim | not listed | Specialized hookless |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM T |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Mini Rise |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Sport |
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