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2024 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro vs 2026 Specialized Chisel Comp

The M is the Specialized Chisel Comp size closest to your M Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro. 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 8 EVO Pro in M, the Specialized Chisel Comp in M places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+5 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
±0 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
−6 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.6°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

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

Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro, MSpecialized Chisel Comp, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic 8 EVO Pro MSpecialized Chisel Comp MDifference
Reach445mm445±0 mm
Stack601mm606+5 mm
Head tube angle65.9°66.5+0.6°
Seat tube angle75°75.5+0.5°
Chainstay length435mm437+2 mm
Wheelbase1183mm1177−6 mm
BB drop41mmnot listed
BB height329mmnot listed
Standover766mmnot listed
Seat tube length410mmnot listed
Fork length540mmnot listed
Head tube length95mmnot listed

Differences are the Specialized Chisel Comp minus the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro, 2026 Specialized Chisel Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Epic 8 EVO ProSpecialized Chisel Comp

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 ProEVO ProSpecialized Chisel CompChisel Comp
ForkFox FactoryRockShox SID Select+ 3P
Rear shockFox Float FactoryRockShox Deluxe Select+
ShifterSRAM Pod ControllerSRAM Eagle 70 Transmission
DerailleurSRAM X0 Eagle TransmissionSRAM Eagle 70 Transmission
CassetteSRAM 1295SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission
ChainSRAM X0 EagleSRAM Eagle 70 Transmission
CranksetSRAM X0 EagleSRAM X1000 Eagle
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBSRAM DUB GX
TireSpecialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground ControlSpecialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak
RimRoval Controlnot listed
BrakeSRAM CodeSRAM DB6
HandlebarRoval ControlSpecialized alloy
StemRace Face TurbineSpecialized 3D-forged alloy
SeatpostFox TransferTranzX 30.9mm
SaddleSpecialized Power ExpertSpecialized Body Geometry Power Sport
Framenot listedSpecialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy
Chainringnot listedSRAM Eagle AXS
Wheelsetnot listedSpecialized Alloy
Rotornot listedSRAM CenterLine
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Trail
Dropper postnot listedTranzX dropper internal routing

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