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

The L is the Yeti ASR T3 size closest to your XL (Low) Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+. 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 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ in XL (Low), the Yeti ASR T3 in L places the top of the head tube 18 mm lower and 35 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 42 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−18 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−35 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−42 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.6°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+4 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ (XL (Low)) and 2026 Yeti ASR T3 (L), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Yeti ASR T3 is the colored outline on top.J 1243

Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+, XL (Low)Yeti ASR T3, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ XL (Low)Yeti ASR T3 LDifference
Reach500mm465−35 mm
Stack628mm610−18 mm
Head tube angle65.9°66.5+0.6°
Seat tube angle75.5°75.5±0.0°
Effective top tube662mmnot listed
Chainstay length435mm439+4 mm
Wheelbase1243mm1201−42 mm
BB drop42mmnot listed
BB height328mmnot 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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