2025 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp vs 2026 Specialized Chisel Comp
The Specialized Chisel Comp size closest to your M (High) is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Chisel Comp
Compared with the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp in M (High), the Specialized Chisel Comp in L places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 25 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +19 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +25 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +25 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp, M (High)Specialized Chisel Comp, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp M (High) | Specialized Chisel Comp L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445mm | 470 | +25 mm |
| Stack | 601mm | 620 | +19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.9° | 66.5 | +0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 75° | 75.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 605mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 437 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1183mm | 1208 | +25 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | not listed | |
| BB height | 335mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 766mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 410mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 540mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | not listed |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Comp minus the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp, 2026 Specialized Chisel Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 8 EVO CompSpecialized Chisel Comp
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 EVO CompEVO Comp | Specialized Chisel CompChisel Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Performance | RockShox SID Select+ 3P |
| Rear shock | Fox Float Performance | 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 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB GX |
| Tire | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak |
| Brake | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze | SRAM DB6 |
| 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 |
| Frame | not listed | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Eagle AXS |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized Alloy |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized alloy |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized 3D-forged alloy |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Trail |
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