2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ 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
Compared with the Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ in M (Low), the Yeti ASR T3 in L places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +22 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+, M (Low)Yeti ASR T3, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+ M (Low) | Yeti ASR T3 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450mm | 465 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 598mm | 610 | +12 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 | 439 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1179mm | 1201 | +22 mm |
| 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 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+, 2026 Yeti ASR T3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+Yeti 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 Expert Shimano Di2, RockShox Select+Expert - Shimano XT Di2, RockShox Select+ | Yeti ASR T3T3 X0 AXS TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 11m | Yeti TURQ Series |
| Fork | RockShox SID Select+ | RockShox SID Ultimate |
| Rear shock | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate |
| Shifter | Shimano Di2 XT | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano Di2 XT | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8200 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano XT | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Shimano XT M8200 | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT801 | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL V | DT Swiss XRC 1700 |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Maxxis Rekon, Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Brake | Shimano XT M8200 | SRAM Motive Silver |
| Handlebar | Specialized Minirise | Race Face Next SL |
| Stem | Specialized XC | BikeYoke BarKeeper |
| Grips | SRAM Slip-on | not listed |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | crankbrothers Highline 11 |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Comp | WTB Solano |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Centerline X |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek Hellbender Lite |
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