2025 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp vs 2026 Yeti ASR T3
The L is the Yeti ASR T3 size closest to your XL (Low) Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp. 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 Yeti ASR T3
Compared with the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp in XL (Low), the Yeti ASR T3 in L places the top of the head tube 22 mm lower and 30 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 46 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −22 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −30 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −46 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.1°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp, XL (Low)Yeti ASR T3, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp XL (Low) | Yeti ASR T3 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 495mm | 465 | −30 mm |
| Stack | 632mm | 610 | −22 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.4° | 66.5 | +1.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 75° | 75.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 662mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 439 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1247mm | 1201 | −46 mm |
| BB drop | 39mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 331mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 779mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 540mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130mm | not listed |
Differences are the Yeti ASR T3 minus the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp, 2026 Yeti ASR T3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 8 EVO CompYeti ASR T3
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 EVO CompEVO Comp | Yeti ASR T3T3 X0 AXS TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Performance | RockShox SID Ultimate |
| Rear shock | Fox Float Performance | 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 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control | Maxxis Rekon, Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Brake | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze | SRAM Motive Silver |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | crankbrothers Highline 11 |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | WTB Solano |
| Frame | not listed | Yeti TURQ Series |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss XRC 1700 |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Centerline X |
| Handlebar | not listed | Race Face Next SL |
| Stem | not listed | BikeYoke BarKeeper |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek Hellbender Lite |
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