2026 Specialized Epic 8 Comp vs 2026 Specialized Chisel Comp
The XL is the Specialized Chisel Comp size closest to your XL (Low) Specialized Epic 8 Comp. 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 Specialized Chisel Comp
Compared with the Specialized Epic 8 Comp in XL (Low), the Specialized Chisel Comp in XL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic 8 Comp, XL (Low)Specialized Chisel Comp, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 8 Comp XL (Low) | Specialized Chisel Comp XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 500mm | 495 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 628mm | 629 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.9° | 66.5 | +0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 662mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 437 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1243mm | 1237 | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 42mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 328mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 774mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 530mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130mm | not listed |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Comp minus the Specialized Epic 8 Comp. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Comp, 2026 Specialized Chisel Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 8 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 CompComp | Specialized Chisel CompChisel Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 11m | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy |
| Fork | RockShox SID Select | RockShox SID Select+ 3P |
| Rear shock | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Derailleur | SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM S1000 Eagle | SRAM X1000 Eagle |
| Chainring | SRAM S1000 | SRAM Eagle AXS |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB GX |
| Wheelset | Specialized 29 Alloy | Specialized Alloy |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Air Trak | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak |
| Brake | SRAM Motive Bronze | SRAM DB6 |
| Rotor | SRAM Motive Silver | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Specialized alloy |
| Stem | Specialized 3D-forged | Specialized 3D-forged alloy |
| Grips | SRAM Slip | Specialized Trail |
| 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 |
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