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2023 Specialized Epic vs 2025 Pinarello Dogma XC

The S is the Pinarello Dogma XC size closest to your XS Specialized Epic. 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 Pinarello Dogma XC

Compared with the Specialized Epic in XS, the Pinarello Dogma XC in S places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 37 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−11 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+37 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

2023 Specialized Epic (XS)The Specialized Epic frame drawn to scale.J 1090

Only the Specialized Epic is drawn. The Pinarello Dogma XC numbers we have for size S are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic XSPinarello Dogma XC SDifference
Reach390mm426.5+37 mm
Stack596mm584.9−11 mm
Head tube angle67.5°67.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle76.5°75.5−1.0°
Chainstay length433mmnot listed
Wheelbase1090mmnot listed
BB drop58mmnot listed
BB height314mmnot listed
Standover740mmnot listed
Seat tube length375mmnot listed
Fork length505mmnot listed
Head tube length95mmnot listed

Differences are the Pinarello Dogma XC minus the Specialized Epic. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Epic, 2025 Pinarello Dogma XC.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized EpicPinarello Dogma XC

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 EpicS-WorksPinarello Dogma XCXTR Di2 100
ForkRockShox SID SL BRAINFox 32 SC Kashima Factory
Rear shockRockShox BRAINFox Float SL Kashima Factory
ShifterSRAM Eagle AXS Rocker PaddleShimano XTR
DerailleurSRAM XX1 Eagle AXSShimano XTR
CassetteSRAM XX1 EagleShimano XTR
ChainSRAM XX1 EagleShimano XTR
CranksetQuarq XX1 PowermeterShimano XTR
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBShimano XTR
WheelsetRoval Control SLDT Swiss XRC 1200 Spline
TireSpecialized S-Works Fast Trak, Specialized RenegadeMaxxis Rekon Race
BrakeSRAM UltimateShimano XTR, Shimano XTR MT805
SeatpostRockShox Reverb AXSnot listed
SaddleSpecialized S-Works PowerMOST Lynx 2.0 XC
Framenot listedPinarello Dogma XC
Rotornot listedShimano XTR
Handlebarnot listedPinarello Talon Ultra XC
Dropper postnot listedFox Transfer SL Kashima

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