2025 Specialized Epic World Cup vs 2026 Specialized Chisel Comp
The M is the Specialized Chisel Comp size closest to your M Specialized Epic World Cup. 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 Specialized Chisel Comp
Compared with the Specialized Epic World Cup in M, the Specialized Chisel Comp in M places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +27 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Epic World Cup, MSpecialized Chisel Comp, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic World Cup M | Specialized Chisel Comp M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 440 | 445 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 600 | 606 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5 | 66.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 75.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 612 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 437 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1150 | 1177 | +27 mm |
| BB drop | 57 | not listed | |
| BB height | 313 | not listed | |
| Standover | 764 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 410 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 516mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95 | not listed |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Comp minus the Specialized Epic World Cup. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Epic World Cup, 2026 Specialized Chisel Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic World CupSpecialized Chisel Comp
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 World CupS-Works | Specialized Chisel CompChisel Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized S-Works FACT 12m | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy |
| Fork | RockShox Sid SL Ultimate | RockShox SID Select+ 3P |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM CS-1299 | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM XX SL Eagle | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Crankset | Quarq XX SL power meter | SRAM X1000 Eagle |
| Chainring | SRAM XX SL Eagle | SRAM Eagle AXS |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB GX |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL | Specialized Alloy |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak |
| Brake | SRAM Level Ultimate | SRAM DB6 |
| Rotor | SRAM Level Ultimate | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Roval Control SL | Specialized alloy |
| Stem | Roval Control SL | Specialized 3D-forged alloy |
| Grips | SRAM Slip | Specialized Trail |
| Seatpost | Roval Control SL | TranzX 30.9mm |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Power | Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport |
| Dropper post | not listed | TranzX dropper internal routing |
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