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2021 Specialized Epic EVO Comp vs 2022 Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride

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
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
+0.2°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−6 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2021 Specialized Epic EVO Comp (M)The Specialized Epic EVO Comp frame drawn to scale.J 1164

Only the Specialized Epic EVO Comp is drawn. The Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride numbers we have for size M are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic EVO Comp MPivot Mach 4 SL Ride MDifference
Reach436mmnot listed
Stack597mmnot listed
Head tube angle66.5°66.7+0.2°
Seat tube angle74.5°74.7+0.2°
Chainstay length438mm432−6 mm
Wheelbase1164mmnot listed
BB drop36mmnot listed
BB height336mmnot listed
Standover781mmnot listed
Seat tube length430mmnot listed
Fork length530mmnot listed
Head tube length100mmnot listed

Differences are the Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride minus the Specialized Epic EVO Comp. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Epic EVO Comp, 2022 Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Epic EVO CompPivot Mach 4 SL Ride

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 EVO CompEVO CompPivot Mach 4 SL RideRide
ForkRockShox SID SelectFox 34 Stepcast Performance
Rear shockRockShox Deluxe Select+Fox Float DPS Performance
ShifterShimano SLXShimano XT
DerailleurShimano SLX M7100Shimano XT
CassetteShimano SLXShimano XT
ChainShimano SLXShimano XT M8100
CranksetShimano SLX M7100Race Face Æffect R
Bottom bracketShimano BB52Shimano XT MT800
TireSpecialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast TrakMaxxis Ardent Race
HubShimano MT400-B, Shimano MT510-BDT Swiss 370
BrakeShimano SLX M7120Shimano XT
HandlebarSpecialized Mini RisePhoenix Team Flat Carbon
SeatpostX-Fusion ManicFox Transfer
SaddleSpecialized PowerWTB Volt
Framenot listedPivot Mach 4 SL
Chainringnot listedRace Face RIDE
Wheelsetnot listedDT Swiss M1700
Rotornot listedShimano XT Centerlock
Stemnot listedPhoenix Team XC/Trail
Gripsnot listedPhoenix Factory Lock-On
Headsetnot listedPivot Precision Sealed Integrated

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