2026 Specialized Chisel Base vs 2024 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro
The Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro
Compared with the Specialized Chisel Base in M, the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro in L places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 25 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 37 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +25 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +37 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.6°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Chisel Base, MSpecialized Epic 8 EVO Pro, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel Base M | Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445 | 470mm | +25 mm |
| Stack | 606 | 613mm | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5 | 65.9° | −0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 75° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 602 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 435mm | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1177 | 1214mm | +37 mm |
| BB drop | 36 | 39mm | +3 mm |
| BB height | 336 | 331mm | −5 mm |
| Standover | 777 | 775mm | −2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410 | 450mm | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 530 | 540mm | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 110mm | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro minus the Specialized Chisel Base. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Chisel Base, 2024 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Chisel BaseSpecialized Epic 8 EVO Pro
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 Chisel Base | Specialized Epic 8 EVO ProEVO Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | not listed | Fox Factory |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Float Factory |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM 1295 |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Control |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Code |
| Handlebar | not listed | Roval Control |
| Stem | not listed | Race Face Turbine |
| Seatpost | not listed | Fox Transfer |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Expert |
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