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2024 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp vs 2026 Pivot Mach 4 SL Team

The Pivot Mach 4 SL Team size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Pivot Mach 4 SL Team

Compared with the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp in M, the Pivot Mach 4 SL Team in XL places the top of the head tube 28 mm higher and 50 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 53 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+28 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+50 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+53 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.6°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−3 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2024 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp (M) and 2026 Pivot Mach 4 SL Team (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Pivot Mach 4 SL Team is the colored outline on top.J 1183

Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp, MPivot Mach 4 SL Team, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic 8 EVO Comp MPivot Mach 4 SL Team XLDifference
Reach445mm495+50 mm
Stack601mm629+28 mm
Head tube angle65.4°66+0.6°
Seat tube angle75°75±0.0°
Chainstay length435mm432−3 mm
Wheelbase1183mm1236+53 mm
BB drop41mm38−3 mm
BB height329mm336+7 mm
Standover766mm699−67 mm
Seat tube length410mm505+95 mm
Fork length540mmnot listed
Head tube length95mm135+40 mm
Effective top tubenot listed672

Differences are the Pivot Mach 4 SL Team minus the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp, 2026 Pivot Mach 4 SL Team.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Epic 8 EVO CompPivot Mach 4 SL Team

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Epic 8 EVO CompEVO CompPivot Mach 4 SL TeamTeam
ForkFox PerformanceRockShox SID Ultimate SL
Rear shockFox Float PerformanceRockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate
ShifterSRAM GXSRAM Pod Controller Ultimate
DerailleurSRAM GX EagleSRAM XX SL
CassetteSRAM GX EagleSRAM XX
ChainSRAM NX EagleSRAM XX SL
CranksetSRAM X1000 EagleSRAM XX SL
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
TireSpecialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground ControlMaxxis Rekon Race
BrakeSRAM Code Stealth BronzeSRAM Motive Ultimate
SeatpostX-Fusion Manicnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Power Sportnot listed
Framenot listedPivot Mach 4 SL
Wheelsetnot listedReynolds Blacklabel 309/289
Rotornot listedSRAM CenterLine
Handlebarnot listedPhoenix Team Flat
Stemnot listedPhoenix Factory
Gripsnot listedPhoenix Team Flat
Headsetnot listedPivot Precision Sealed
Dropper postnot listedRockShox Reverb AXS

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