2023 Specialized Epic EVO Comp vs 2025 Specialized Chisel Comp
The Specialized Chisel Comp size closest to your M is the M (High). Compare the M (High) instead
What changes on the Specialized Chisel Comp
Compared with the Specialized Epic EVO Comp in M, the Specialized Chisel Comp in XS (Low) places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 46 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 49 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −46 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −49 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic EVO Comp, MSpecialized Chisel Comp, XS (Low)Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic EVO Comp M | Specialized Chisel Comp XS (Low) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 436mm | 390mm | −46 mm |
| Stack | 597mm | 602.3mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 66.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5° | 75.5° | +1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 438mm | 437mm | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1164mm | 1115mm | −49 mm |
| BB drop | 36mm | 46mm | +10 mm |
| BB height | 336mm | 326mm | −10 mm |
| Standover | 781mm | 756mm | −25 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 375mm | −55 mm |
| Fork length | 530mm | 530mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 95mm | −5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 527mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Comp minus the Specialized Epic EVO Comp. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Epic EVO Comp, 2025 Specialized Chisel Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic EVO CompSpecialized Chisel Comp
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 EVO CompEVO Comp | Specialized Chisel CompComp |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID Select | RockShox SID |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak |
| Brake | SRAM G2 RS | SRAM Level T |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Specialized Power Sport |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized Smartweld |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM X1000 Eagle |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized XC Minirise |
| Dropper post | not listed | TranzX Dropper |
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