2026 Specialized Epic 8 SRAM RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Frameset 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
- +13 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- +54 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- 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 SRAM RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Frameset numbers we have for size S (High) are missing the reach. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 8 SRAM RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Frameset S (High) | Yeti ASR T3 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | not listed | 465 | |
| Stack | 597mm | 610 | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.4° | 66.5 | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 76° | 75.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 569mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 439 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1147mm | 1201 | +54 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | not listed | |
| BB height | 329mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 755mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 530mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 92mm | not listed |
Differences are the Yeti ASR T3 minus the Specialized Epic 8 SRAM RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Frameset. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Epic 8 SRAM RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Frameset, 2026 Yeti ASR T3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 8 SRAM RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate FramesetYeti ASR T3
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 SRAM RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate FramesetS-Works - SRAM RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Frameset | Yeti ASR T3T3 X0 AXS TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|---|
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate |
| Grips | SRAM Slip | not listed |
| Seatpost | Roval Control SL | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Yeti ASR |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox SID Ultimate SL |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Brake | not listed | Yeti Motive Silver |
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