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2025 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp vs 2026 Yeti ASR T3

The Yeti ASR T3 size closest to your M (High) is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Yeti ASR T3

Compared with the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp in M (High), the Yeti ASR T3 in L places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+9 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+20 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+18 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.6°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+4 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2025 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp (M (High)) and 2026 Yeti ASR T3 (L), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Yeti ASR T3 is the colored outline on top.J 1183

Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp, M (High)Yeti ASR T3, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic 8 EVO Comp M (High)Yeti ASR T3 LDifference
Reach445mm465+20 mm
Stack601mm610+9 mm
Head tube angle65.9°66.5+0.6°
Seat tube angle75°75.5+0.5°
Effective top tube605mmnot listed
Chainstay length435mm439+4 mm
Wheelbase1183mm1201+18 mm
BB dropnot listednot listed
BB height335mmnot listed
Standover766mmnot listed
Seat tube length410mmnot listed
Fork length540mmnot listed
Head tube length95mmnot listed

Differences are the Yeti ASR T3 minus the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp, 2026 Yeti ASR T3.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Epic 8 EVO 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.

PartSpecialized Epic 8 EVO CompEVO CompYeti ASR T3T3 X0 AXS TRANSMISSION
ForkFox PerformanceRockShox SID Ultimate SL
Rear shockFox Float PerformanceRockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate
ShifterSRAM Pod ControllerSRAM Pod Controller
DerailleurSRAM S1000 Eagle Transmissionnot listed
CassetteSRAM 1270 Transmissionnot listed
ChainSRAM GX Eagle Transmissionnot listed
CranksetSRAM S1000 Eaglenot listed
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
TireSpecialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Controlnot listed
BrakeSRAM Code Stealth BronzeYeti Motive Silver
Dropper postX-Fusion Manicnot listed
SeatpostX-Fusion Manicnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Power Sportnot listed
Framenot listedYeti ASR

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