2022 Specialized Epic Hardtail vs 2021 Specialized Chisel
The Specialized Chisel size closest to your M is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Specialized Chisel
Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail in M, the Specialized Chisel in XS places the top of the head tube 16 mm lower and 44 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 44 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −16 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −44 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −44 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic Hardtail, MSpecialized Chisel, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail M | Specialized Chisel XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430mm | 386mm | −44 mm |
| Stack | 608mm | 592mm | −16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 68° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 432mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1115mm | 1071mm | −44 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 68 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 304mm | −5 mm |
| Standover | 792mm | 733mm | −59 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 367mm | −63 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | 486mm | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 95mm | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Epic Hardtail, 2021 Specialized Chisel.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 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 HardtailHardtail | Specialized ChiselChisel |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Judy Gold | RockShox Judy |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | SRAM X1000 Eagle | Specialized Stout Pro |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade | Specialized Fast Trak |
| Brake | SRAM T | Shimano Deore M4100 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Specialized Mini Rise |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Specialized Power Sport |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT410-B |
| Rim | not listed | Specialized hookless |
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