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2025 Specialized Chisel Comp Shimano vs 2023 Specialized Epic EVO Comp

The S is the Specialized Epic EVO Comp size closest to your XS (High) Specialized Chisel Comp Shimano. 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 EVO Comp

Compared with the Specialized Chisel Comp Shimano in XS (High), the Specialized Epic EVO Comp in S places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 16 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−9 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+16 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+17 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+1 mm
About the same

The two frames

2025 Specialized Chisel Comp Shimano (XS (High)) and 2023 Specialized Epic EVO Comp (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Chisel Comp Shimano is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Epic EVO Comp is the colored outline on top.J 1115

Specialized Chisel Comp Shimano, XS (High)Specialized Epic EVO Comp, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Chisel Comp Shimano XS (High)Specialized Epic EVO Comp SDifference
Reach390mm406mm+16 mm
Stack602.3mm593mm−9 mm
Head tube angle67°66.5°−0.5°
Seat tube angle75.5°74.8°−0.7°
Effective top tube527mmnot listed
Chainstay length437mm438mm+1 mm
Wheelbase1115mm1132mm+17 mm
BB dropnot listed36mm
BB height332mm336mm+4 mm
Standover756mm779mm+23 mm
Seat tube length375mm400mm+25 mm
Fork length530mm530mm±0 mm
Head tube length95mm95mm±0 mm

Differences are the Specialized Epic EVO Comp minus the Specialized Chisel Comp Shimano. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Chisel Comp Shimano, 2023 Specialized Epic EVO Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Chisel Comp ShimanoSpecialized Epic EVO 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 Chisel Comp ShimanoComp ShimanoSpecialized Epic EVO CompEVO Comp
FrameSpecialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5not listed
ForkRockShox SIDRockShox SID Select
Rear shockRockShox Deluxe Select+RockShox Deluxe Select+
ShifterShimano SLXSRAM GX
DerailleurShimano SLX M7100SRAM GX Eagle
CassetteShimano Deore M6100SRAM GX Eagle
ChainShimano Deore M6100SRAM NX Eagle
CranksetShimano MT511not listed
Bottom bracketShimano MT501SRAM DUB
TireSpecialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast TrakSpecialized Ground Control
HubShimano MT410-Bnot listed
BrakeShimano Deore M6100SRAM G2 RS
SeatpostTranzX Dropper postX-Fusion Manic
SaddleSpecialized Power SportSpecialized Power Sport

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