2023 Specialized Epic Expert vs 2025 Pinarello Dogma XC
The XL is the Pinarello Dogma XC size closest to your XL Specialized Epic Expert. 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 Pinarello Dogma XC
Compared with the Specialized Epic Expert in XL, the Pinarello Dogma XC in XL places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic Expert is drawn. The Pinarello Dogma XC numbers we have for size XL are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Expert XL | Pinarello Dogma XC XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 495 | 495 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 623 | 619.7 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 68 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 75.15 | −0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 433 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1211 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 48 | not listed | |
| BB height | 324 | not listed | |
| Standover | 788 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 520 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 505mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 135 | not listed |
Differences are the Pinarello Dogma XC minus the Specialized Epic Expert. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Epic Expert, 2025 Pinarello Dogma XC.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic ExpertPinarello Dogma XC
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 ExpertExpert | Pinarello Dogma XCXTR Di2 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 11m | Pinarello Dogma XC |
| Fork | RockShox SID SL BRAIN | Fox 32 SC Kashima Factory |
| Rear shock | RockShox BRAIN | Fox Float SL Kashima Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Controller | Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | Shimano XTR |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XTR |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XTR |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XTR |
| Chainring | SRAM 34T | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Shimano XTR |
| Wheelset | Roval Control | DT Swiss XRC 1200 Spline |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Control | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM TL, SRAM Level TL | Shimano XTR, Shimano XTR MT805 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Pinarello Talon Ultra XC |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | Fox Transfer SL Kashima |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | MOST Lynx 2.0 XC |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano XTR |
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