2025 Specialized Epic 8 Pro vs 2026 Yeti ASR T3
The L is the Yeti ASR T3 size closest to your L (Low) Specialized Epic 8 Pro. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Yeti ASR T3
Compared with the Specialized Epic 8 Pro in L (Low), the Yeti ASR T3 in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Epic 8 Pro, L (Low)Yeti ASR T3, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 8 Pro L (Low) | Yeti ASR T3 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 475mm | 465 | −10 mm |
| Stack | 610mm | 610 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.9° | 66.5 | +0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 633mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 439 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1210mm | 1201 | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 42mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 328mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 769mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 450mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 530mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 92mm | not listed |
Differences are the Yeti ASR T3 minus the Specialized Epic 8 Pro. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Epic 8 Pro, 2026 Yeti ASR T3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 8 ProYeti 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 ProPro | Yeti ASR T3T3 X0 AXS TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 11m Carbon | Yeti ASR |
| Fork | RockShox SID Ultimate | RockShox SID Ultimate SL |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM X0 Eagle | not listed |
| Chainring | 34t | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Control | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade | not listed |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350, DT Swiss 350 Straight-Pull | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Control | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level Stealth Silver, SRAM Level | Yeti Motive Silver |
| Rotor | SRAM Level | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized S-Works XC Mini Rise | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL | not listed |
| Grips | SRAM Slip | not listed |
| Dropper post | BikeYoke Divine | not listed |
| Seatpost | BikeYoke Divine SL | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | not listed |
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