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2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ vs 2026 Yeti ASR T3

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

What changes on the Yeti ASR T3

Frame stack
−18 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
−42 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.1°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+4 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ XL (High)Yeti ASR T3 LDifference
Reachnot listed465
Stack628mm610−18 mm
Head tube angle66.4°66.5+0.1°
Seat tube angle75.5°75.5±0.0°
Effective top tube662mmnot listed
Chainstay length435mm439+4 mm
Wheelbase1243mm1201−42 mm
BB dropnot listednot listed
BB height333mmnot listed
Standover774mmnot listed
Seat tube length500mmnot listed
Fork length530mmnot listed
Head tube length130mmnot listed

Differences are the Yeti ASR T3 minus the Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+, 2026 Yeti ASR T3.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+Yeti 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 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+Expert - Shimano XT Di2, RockShox Select+Yeti ASR T3T3 X0 AXS TRANSMISSION
FrameSpecialized FACT 11mYeti ASR
ForkRockShox SID Select+RockShox SID Ultimate SL
Rear shockRockShox SID LUXE Select+RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate
ShifterShimano Di2 XTSRAM Pod Controller
DerailleurShimano Di2 XTnot listed
CassetteShimano XT M8200not listed
ChainShimano XTnot listed
CranksetShimano XT M8200not listed
Bottom bracketShimano MT801not listed
WheelsetRoval Control SL Vnot listed
TireSpecialized Fast Traknot listed
BrakeShimano XT M8200Yeti Motive Silver
HandlebarSpecialized Minirisenot listed
StemSpecialized XCnot listed
GripsSRAM Slip-onnot listed
Dropper postX-Fusion Manicnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Power Compnot listed

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