2025 Specialized Epic World Cup LTD Forward Collection vs 2026 Yeti ASR C2
The L is the Yeti ASR C2 size closest to your XL Specialized Epic World Cup LTD Forward Collection. 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 World Cup LTD Forward Collection in XL, the Yeti ASR C2 in L places the top of the head tube 18 mm lower and 25 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −18 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −25 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −11 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +9 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic World Cup LTD Forward Collection is drawn. The Yeti ASR C2 numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic World Cup LTD Forward Collection XL | Yeti ASR C2 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 490mm | 465 | −25 mm |
| Stack | 628mm | 610 | −18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 66.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 670mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 439 | +9 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1212mm | 1201 | −11 mm |
| BB drop | 57mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 313mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 786mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 516mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125mm | not listed |
Differences are the Yeti ASR C2 minus the Specialized Epic World Cup LTD Forward Collection. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Epic World Cup LTD Forward Collection, 2026 Yeti ASR C2.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic World Cup LTD Forward CollectionYeti 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 World Cup LTD Forward CollectionS-Works LTD Forward 50 Collection | Yeti ASR C2C2 90 TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Sid SL Ultimate | RockShox SID |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM CS-1299 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM XX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | Quarq XX SL power meter | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | CeramicSpeed DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade | not listed |
| Hub | Roval Control SL Team, Roval Control SL | not listed |
| Rim | Specialized Control SL 29 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level Ultimate | Yeti Motive Bronze |
| Handlebar | Roval Control SL | not listed |
| Grips | SRAM Loc | not listed |
| Seatpost | Roval Control SL | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Power Mirror | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Yeti ASR |
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