2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ vs 2026 Specialized Chisel Comp
The Specialized Chisel Comp size closest to your M (Low) is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Chisel Comp
Compared with the Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ in M (Low), the Specialized Chisel Comp in XS places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 60 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 64 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −60 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −64 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 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+, M (Low)Specialized Chisel Comp, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ M (Low) | Specialized Chisel Comp XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450mm | 390 | −60 mm |
| Stack | 598mm | 602.3 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.9° | 66.5 | +0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 605mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 437 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1179mm | 1115 | −64 mm |
| BB drop | 44mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 326mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 760mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 410mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 530mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | not 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
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 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+Expert - Shimano XT Di2, RockShox Select+ | 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 | Shimano Di2 XT | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Derailleur | Shimano Di2 XT | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8200 | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Chain | Shimano XT | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Crankset | Shimano XT M8200 | SRAM X1000 Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT801 | SRAM DUB GX |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL V | Specialized Alloy |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak |
| Brake | Shimano XT M8200 | SRAM DB6 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Minirise | Specialized alloy |
| Stem | Specialized XC | Specialized 3D-forged alloy |
| Grips | SRAM Slip-on | Specialized Trail |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | TranzX dropper internal routing |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Comp | Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Eagle AXS |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Seatpost | not listed | TranzX 30.9mm |
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