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2026 Yeti ASR T3 vs 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+

The M (Low) is the Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ size closest to your M Yeti ASR T3. 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 Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+

Compared with the Yeti ASR T3 in M, the Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ in M (Low) places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−2 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
+5 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
−0.6°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−2 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Yeti ASR T3 numbers we have for size M are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementYeti ASR T3 MSpecialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ M (Low)Difference
Reach445450mm+5 mm
Stack600598mm−2 mm
Head tube angle66.565.9°−0.6°
Seat tube angle75.575.5°±0.0°
Chainstay length437435mm−2 mm
Wheelbasenot listed1179mm
Effective top tubenot listed605mm
BB dropnot listed44mm
BB heightnot listed326mm
Standovernot listed760mm
Seat tube lengthnot listed410mm
Fork lengthnot listed530mm
Head tube lengthnot listed95mm

Differences are the Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ minus the Yeti ASR T3. Full charts: 2026 Yeti ASR T3, 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+.

Where each sits in its class

Yeti ASR T3Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+

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.

PartYeti ASR T3T3 X0 AXS TRANSMISSIONSpecialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+Expert - Shimano XT Di2, RockShox Select+
FrameYeti ASRSpecialized FACT 11m
ForkRockShox SID Ultimate SLRockShox SID Select+
Rear shockRockShox SIDLuxe UltimateRockShox SID LUXE Select+
ShifterSRAM Pod ControllerShimano Di2 XT
BrakeYeti Motive SilverShimano XT M8200
Derailleurnot listedShimano Di2 XT
Cassettenot listedShimano XT M8200
Chainnot listedShimano XT
Cranksetnot listedShimano XT M8200
Bottom bracketnot listedShimano MT801
Wheelsetnot listedRoval Control SL V
Tirenot listedSpecialized Fast Trak
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized Minirise
Stemnot listedSpecialized XC
Gripsnot listedSRAM Slip-on
Dropper postnot listedX-Fusion Manic
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Power Comp

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