2023 Specialized Epic Expert vs 2025 Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail
The M is the Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail size closest to your M 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 Hardtail
Compared with the Specialized Epic Expert in M, the Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail in M places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −8 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic Expert is drawn. The Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail numbers we have for size M are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Expert M | Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445 | 450 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 591 | 603 | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 67.75 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 75 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 425 | −8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1148 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 48 | not listed | |
| BB height | 324 | not listed | |
| Standover | 766 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 430 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 505mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | not listed |
Differences are the Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail minus the Specialized Epic Expert. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Epic Expert, 2025 Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic ExpertPinarello Dogma XC Hardtail
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 XC HardtailPinarello Dogma XC Hardtail |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 11m | Pinarello M40J |
| Fork | RockShox SID SL BRAIN | Fox 32 |
| Rear shock | RockShox BRAIN | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Controller | SRAM XX SL Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS |
| Chainring | SRAM 34T | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Control | DT Swiss XRC 1200 |
| 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 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | MOST Talon Ultra XC |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | MOST Seatpost |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | MOST Lynx 2.0 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano XTR |
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