2025 Specialized Epic 8 Comp vs 2026 Yeti ASR T3
The Yeti ASR T3 size closest to your M (Low) is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Yeti ASR T3
Compared with the Specialized Epic 8 Comp in M (Low), the Yeti ASR T3 in L places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +22 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Epic 8 Comp, M (Low)Yeti ASR T3, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 8 Comp M (Low) | Yeti ASR T3 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450mm | 465 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 598mm | 610 | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.9° | 66.5 | +0.6° |
| 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 | 44mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 326mm | 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
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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