2025 Specialized Epic 8 Comp vs 2026 Yeti ASR T3
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Yeti ASR T3
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- +22 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Epic 8 Comp numbers we have for size M (High) are missing the reach. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 8 Comp M (High) | Yeti ASR T3 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | not listed | 465 | |
| Stack | 598mm | 610 | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.4° | 66.5 | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 605mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 439 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1179mm | 1201 | +22 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | not listed | |
| BB height | 331mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 760mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 410mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 530mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | not listed |
Differences are the Yeti ASR T3 minus the Specialized Epic 8 Comp. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Epic 8 Comp, 2026 Yeti ASR T3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 8 CompYeti ASR T3
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 | Yeti ASR T3T3 X0 AXS TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Epic 8 | Yeti ASR |
| Fork | RockShox SID Select | RockShox SID Ultimate SL |
| Rear shock | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM 1270 Transmission | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM S1000 Eagle | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM S1000 Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Pedals | Specialized Remove | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized 29 Alloy | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade | not listed |
| Hub | Specialized Alloy Front, Specialized Alloy Rear | not listed |
| Rim | Specialized Alloy 29 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level stealth Bronze, SRAM Level Stealth Bronze | Yeti Motive Silver |
| Rotor | SRAM Level Stealth Bronze | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Alloy | not listed |
| Grips | SRAM Slip | not listed |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | not listed |
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