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2026 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

2026 Specialized Epic World Cup (M) and 2026 Specialized Chisel Comp (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Epic World Cup is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Chisel Comp is the colored outline on top.J 1150

Specialized Epic World Cup, MSpecialized Chisel Comp, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic World Cup MSpecialized Chisel Comp MDifference
Reach440mm445+5 mm
Stack600mm606+6 mm
Head tube angle66.5°66.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle74.5°75.5+1.0°
Effective top tube612not listed
Chainstay length430mm437+7 mm
Wheelbase1150mm1177+27 mm
BB drop57not listed
BB height313not listed
Standover764not listed
Seat tube length410not listed
Fork length516not listed
Head tube length95not listed

Differences are the Specialized Chisel Comp minus the Specialized Epic World Cup. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Epic World Cup, 2026 Specialized Chisel Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Epic World CupSpecialized 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.

PartSpecialized Epic World CupSpecialized Chisel CompChisel Comp
Framenot listedSpecialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy
Forknot listedRockShox SID Select+ 3P
Rear shocknot listedRockShox Deluxe Select+
Shifternot listedSRAM Eagle 70 Transmission
Derailleurnot listedSRAM Eagle 70 Transmission
Cassettenot listedSRAM Eagle 70 Transmission
Chainnot listedSRAM Eagle 70 Transmission
Cranksetnot listedSRAM X1000 Eagle
Chainringnot listedSRAM Eagle AXS
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB GX
Wheelsetnot listedSpecialized Alloy
Tirenot listedSpecialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak
Brakenot listedSRAM DB6
Rotornot listedSRAM CenterLine
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized alloy
Stemnot listedSpecialized 3D-forged alloy
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Trail
Dropper postnot listedTranzX dropper internal routing
Seatpostnot listedTranzX 30.9mm
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Body Geometry Power Sport

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