2026 Yeti ASR T3 vs 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+
The Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ size closest to your L is the L (Low). Compare the L (Low) instead
What changes on the Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+
Compared with the Yeti ASR T3 in L, the Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ in M (Low) places the top of the head tube 12 mm lower and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −12 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −22 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.6°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Yeti ASR T3, LSpecialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+, M (Low)Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Yeti ASR T3 L | Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ M (Low) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 465 | 450mm | −15 mm |
| Stack | 610 | 598mm | −12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5 | 65.9° | −0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 75.5° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 439 | 435mm | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1201 | 1179mm | −22 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 605mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 44mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 326mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 760mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 410mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 530mm | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 95mm |
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+
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 | Yeti ASR T3T3 X0 AXS TRANSMISSION | Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+Expert - Shimano XT Di2, RockShox Select+ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Yeti ASR | Specialized FACT 11m |
| Fork | RockShox SID Ultimate SL | RockShox SID Select+ |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | Shimano Di2 XT |
| Brake | Yeti Motive Silver | Shimano XT M8200 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Di2 XT |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano XT M8200 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano XT M8200 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano MT801 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval Control SL V |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Fast Trak |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Minirise |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized XC |
| Grips | not listed | SRAM Slip-on |
| Dropper post | not listed | X-Fusion Manic |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Comp |
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