2026 Specialized Epic 8 EVO vs 2026 Yeti ASR C2
The L is the Yeti ASR C2 size closest to your XL Specialized Epic 8 EVO. 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 C2
Compared with the Specialized Epic 8 EVO in XL, the Yeti ASR C2 in L places the top of the head tube 22 mm lower and 30 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 46 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −22 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −30 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −46 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic 8 EVO is drawn. The Yeti ASR C2 numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 8 EVO XL | Yeti ASR C2 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 495mm | 465 | −30 mm |
| Stack | 632mm | 610 | −22 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.9° | 66.5 | +0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 75° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 439 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1247mm | 1201 | −46 mm |
| BB drop | 39mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 331mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 779mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 540mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130mm | not listed |
Differences are the Yeti ASR C2 minus the Specialized Epic 8 EVO. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Epic 8 EVO, 2026 Yeti ASR C2.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 8 EVOYeti ASR C2
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 EVOS-Works EVO | Yeti ASR C2C2 90 TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox SL Factory | RockShox SID |
| Rear shock | Fox FLOAT Factory | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano XTR Di2 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | Shimano XTR Di2 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano XTR | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano XTR M9200 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT801 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL VI | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano XTR M9220 | Yeti Motive Bronze |
| Handlebar | Roval Control | not listed |
| Stem | Industry Nine A35 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer Neo | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Power | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Yeti ASR |
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