2026 Specialized Epic 8 vs 2026 Yeti ASR T3
The M is the Yeti ASR T3 size closest to your M (Low) Specialized Epic 8. 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 in M (Low), the Yeti ASR T3 in M places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- 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 is drawn. The Yeti ASR T3 numbers we have for size M are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 8 M (Low) | Yeti ASR T3 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450mm | 445 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 598mm | 600 | +2 mm |
| 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 | 437 | +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. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Epic 8, 2026 Yeti ASR T3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 8Yeti 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 | Yeti ASR T3T3 X0 AXS TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Yeti TURQ Series |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox SID Ultimate |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss XRC 1700 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Rekon, Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Motive Silver |
| 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 |
| Dropper post | not listed | crankbrothers Highline 11 |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Solano |
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