2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail Alloy 29 vs 2019 Specialized Chisel Women's Comp
The L is the Specialized Chisel Women's Comp size closest to your XL Specialized Epic Hardtail Alloy 29. 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 Women's Comp
Compared with the Specialized Epic Hardtail Alloy 29 in XL, the Specialized Chisel Women's Comp in L places the top of the head tube 20 mm lower and 17 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −20 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −17 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.2°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Epic Hardtail Alloy 29, XLSpecialized Chisel Women's Comp, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic Hardtail Alloy 29 XL | Specialized Chisel Women's Comp L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 458mm | 441mm | −17 mm |
| Stack | 639mm | 619mm | −20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 69.8° | −1.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 643mm | 622mm | −21 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 430mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1131mm | 1128mm | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 61mm | 57.5mm | −4 mm |
| BB height | 310mm | 312.5mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 849mm | 814mm | −35 mm |
| Seat tube length | 505mm | 470mm | −35 mm |
| Fork length | 496mm | 506mm | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 130mm | 110mm | −20 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Women's Comp minus the Specialized Epic Hardtail Alloy 29. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail Alloy 29, 2019 Specialized Chisel Women's Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic Hardtail Alloy 29Specialized Chisel Women's Comp
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 Epic Hardtail Alloy 29 | Specialized Chisel Women's CompWomen's Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Judy 29 Gold |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Deore, Shimano XT |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X-10 |
| Crankset | not listed | Specialized Stout Pro |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Fast Trak |
| Rim | not listed | Specialized Stout XC 29 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano MT501 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Mini Rise |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Myth Sport |
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