2021 Specialized Epic vs 2023 Santa Cruz Blur
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Santa Cruz Blur
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- +4 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic is drawn. The Santa Cruz Blur numbers we have for size M are missing the reach, stack, head angle, seat angle and chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic M | Santa Cruz Blur M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 591mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 67.5° | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 433mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1148mm | 1152 | +4 mm |
| BB drop | 48mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 324mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 766mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 505mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100mm | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Blur minus the Specialized Epic. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Epic, 2023 Santa Cruz Blur.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized EpicSanta Cruz Blur
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.
| Part | Specialized EpicS-Works | Santa Cruz BlurXT |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID SL BRAIN | RockShox SID SL |
| Rear shock | RockShox BRAIN | RockShox SIDLuxe |
| Shifter | SRAM AXS Eagle Controller | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS | Shimano XT M8100 SGS |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 Eagle | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | Quarq XX1 Eagle Power Meter | Shimano XT M8120 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL | Race Face ARC Offset 27 |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Maxxis Aspen |
| Brake | SRAM Ultimate | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Power | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Santa Cruz Blur |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano XT M8120 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite |
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