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2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ vs 2026 Specialized Chisel Comp

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Specialized Chisel Comp

Frame stack
+8 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
−2 mm
About the same
Head angle
+0.1°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ numbers we have for size M (High) are missing the reach. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ M (High)Specialized Chisel Comp MDifference
Reachnot listed445
Stack598mm606+8 mm
Head tube angle66.4°66.5+0.1°
Seat tube angle75.5°75.5±0.0°
Effective top tube605mmnot listed
Chainstay length435mm437+2 mm
Wheelbase1179mm1177−2 mm
BB dropnot listednot listed
BB height331mmnot listed
Standover760mmnot listed
Seat tube length410mmnot listed
Fork length530mmnot listed
Head tube length95mmnot listed

Differences are the Specialized Chisel Comp minus the Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+, 2026 Specialized Chisel Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+Specialized Chisel Comp

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 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+Expert - Shimano XT Di2, RockShox Select+Specialized Chisel CompChisel Comp
FrameSpecialized FACT 11mSpecialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy
ForkRockShox SID Select+RockShox SID Select+ 3P
Rear shockRockShox SID LUXE Select+RockShox Deluxe Select+
ShifterShimano Di2 XTSRAM Eagle 70 Transmission
DerailleurShimano Di2 XTSRAM Eagle 70 Transmission
CassetteShimano XT M8200SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission
ChainShimano XTSRAM Eagle 70 Transmission
CranksetShimano XT M8200SRAM X1000 Eagle
Bottom bracketShimano MT801SRAM DUB GX
WheelsetRoval Control SL VSpecialized Alloy
TireSpecialized Fast TrakSpecialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak
BrakeShimano XT M8200SRAM DB6
HandlebarSpecialized MiniriseSpecialized alloy
StemSpecialized XCSpecialized 3D-forged alloy
GripsSRAM Slip-onSpecialized Trail
Dropper postX-Fusion ManicTranzX dropper internal routing
SaddleSpecialized Power CompSpecialized Body Geometry Power Sport
Chainringnot listedSRAM Eagle AXS
Rotornot listedSRAM CenterLine
Seatpostnot listedTranzX 30.9mm

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