2024 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp vs 2025 Specialized Chisel Hardtail
The XL is the Specialized Chisel Hardtail size closest to your XL Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp. 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 Hardtail
Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp in XL, the Specialized Chisel Hardtail in XL places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +7 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp, XLSpecialized Chisel Hardtail, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp XL | Specialized Chisel Hardtail XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480mm | 480mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 636mm | 633mm | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 68° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 432mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1178mm | 1185mm | +7 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 63mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 309mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 847mm | 847mm | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 520mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | 506mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 125mm | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Hardtail minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp, 2025 Specialized Chisel Hardtail.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Hardtail CompSpecialized Chisel 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 Hardtail CompHardtail Comp | Specialized Chisel HardtailHardtail |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID SL | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM X1000 Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM 2-piston Bronze | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
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