2023 Specialized Epic EVO vs 2025 Specialized Chisel Comp
The M (High) is the Specialized Chisel Comp size closest to your M Specialized Epic EVO. 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 Comp
Compared with the Specialized Epic EVO in M, the Specialized Chisel Comp in M (High) places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +9 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic EVO, MSpecialized Chisel Comp, M (High)Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic EVO M | Specialized Chisel Comp M (High) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 436mm | 445mm | +9 mm |
| Stack | 597mm | 606mm | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 67° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5° | 75.5° | +1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 438mm | 437mm | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1164mm | 1177mm | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 36mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 336mm | 342mm | +6 mm |
| Standover | 781mm | 777mm | −4 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 410mm | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 530mm | 530mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 110mm | +10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 602mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Comp minus the Specialized Epic EVO. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Epic EVO, 2025 Specialized Chisel Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic EVOSpecialized 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 EVOEVO | Specialized Chisel CompComp |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | RockShox SID |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM X1000 Eagle | SRAM X1000 Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak |
| Brake | SRAM T | SRAM Level T |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Specialized Power Sport |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized Smartweld |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized XC Minirise |
| Dropper post | not listed | TranzX Dropper |
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