2026 Specialized Epic 8 SRAM RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Frameset vs 2026 Yeti ASR T3
The Yeti ASR T3 size closest to your M (Low) is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Yeti ASR T3
Compared with the Specialized Epic 8 SRAM RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Frameset in M (Low), the Yeti ASR T3 in L places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +22 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Epic 8 SRAM RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Frameset, M (Low)Yeti ASR T3, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 8 SRAM RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Frameset M (Low) | Yeti ASR T3 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450mm | 465 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 598mm | 610 | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.9° | 66.5 | +0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 605mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 439 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1179mm | 1201 | +22 mm |
| BB drop | 44mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 326mm | 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 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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