2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert 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 numbers we have for size M (High) are missing the reach. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 8 Expert M (High) | Specialized Chisel Comp M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | not listed | 445 | |
| Stack | 598mm | 606 | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.4° | 66.5 | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 605mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 437 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1179mm | 1177 | −2 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | not listed | |
| BB height | 331mm | 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. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert, 2026 Specialized Chisel Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 8 ExpertSpecialized 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.
| Part | Specialized Epic 8 Expert | Specialized Chisel CompChisel Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox SID Select+ 3P |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM X1000 Eagle |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Eagle AXS |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB GX |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized Alloy |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM DB6 |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized alloy |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized 3D-forged alloy |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Trail |
| Dropper post | not listed | TranzX dropper internal routing |
| Seatpost | not listed | TranzX 30.9mm |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport |
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