2025 Specialized Epic 8 Comp vs 2026 Yeti ASR T3
The Yeti ASR T3 size closest to your M (Low) is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Yeti ASR T3
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic 8 Comp is drawn. The Yeti ASR T3 numbers we have for size XS are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 8 Comp M (Low) | Yeti ASR T3 XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 598mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 65.9° | 66.5 | +0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 605mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 433 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1179mm | not listed | |
| BB drop | 44mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 326mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 760mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 410mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 530mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | not listed |
Differences are the Yeti ASR T3 minus the Specialized Epic 8 Comp. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Epic 8 Comp, 2026 Yeti ASR T3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 8 CompYeti ASR T3
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.
| Part | Specialized Epic 8 CompComp | Yeti ASR T3T3 X0 AXS TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Epic 8 | Yeti TURQ Series |
| Fork | RockShox SID Select | RockShox SID Ultimate |
| Rear shock | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM 1270 Transmission | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM S1000 Eagle | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Chainring | SRAM S1000 Eagle | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Pedals | Specialized Remove | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized 29 Alloy | DT Swiss XRC 1700 |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade | Maxxis Rekon, Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Hub | Specialized Alloy Front, Specialized Alloy Rear | not listed |
| Rim | Specialized Alloy 29 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level stealth Bronze, SRAM Level Stealth Bronze | SRAM Motive Silver |
| Rotor | SRAM Level Stealth Bronze | SRAM Centerline X |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Race Face Next SL |
| Stem | Specialized Alloy | BikeYoke BarKeeper |
| Grips | SRAM Slip | not listed |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | crankbrothers Highline 11 |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | WTB Solano |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek Hellbender Lite |
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