2025 Specialized Epic 8 Comp vs 2026 Specialized Chisel Comp
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Specialized Chisel Comp
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- +30 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Epic 8 Comp numbers we have for size S (High) are missing the reach. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 8 Comp S (High) | Specialized Chisel Comp M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | not listed | 445 | |
| Stack | 597mm | 606 | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.4° | 66.5 | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 76° | 75.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 569mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 437 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1147mm | 1177 | +30 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | not listed | |
| BB height | 329mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 755mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 530mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 92mm | not listed |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Comp minus the Specialized Epic 8 Comp. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Epic 8 Comp, 2026 Specialized Chisel Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 8 CompSpecialized 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.
| Part | Specialized Epic 8 CompComp | Specialized Chisel CompChisel Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Epic 8 | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy |
| Fork | RockShox SID Select | RockShox SID Select+ 3P |
| Rear shock | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Derailleur | SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM 1270 Transmission | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM S1000 Eagle | SRAM X1000 Eagle |
| Chainring | SRAM S1000 Eagle | SRAM Eagle AXS |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB GX |
| Pedals | Specialized Remove | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized 29 Alloy | Specialized Alloy |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak |
| Hub | Specialized Alloy Front, Specialized Alloy Rear | not listed |
| Rim | Specialized Alloy 29 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level stealth Bronze, SRAM Level Stealth Bronze | SRAM DB6 |
| Rotor | SRAM Level Stealth Bronze | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Specialized alloy |
| Stem | Specialized Alloy | Specialized 3D-forged alloy |
| Grips | SRAM Slip | Specialized Trail |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | TranzX dropper internal routing |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | TranzX 30.9mm |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport |
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