2024 Specialized Epic World Cup Expert vs 2026 Specialized Chisel Comp
The S is the Specialized Chisel Comp size closest to your S Specialized Epic World Cup Expert. 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 Specialized Chisel Comp
Compared with the Specialized Epic World Cup Expert in S, the Specialized Chisel Comp in S places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +17 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Epic World Cup Expert, SSpecialized Chisel Comp, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic World Cup Expert S | Specialized Chisel Comp S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 415 | 415 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 600 | 593 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5 | 66.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 75.5 | +1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 437 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1124 | 1141 | +17 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | not listed | |
| BB height | 313 | not listed | |
| Standover | 761 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 395 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 516mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 93 | not listed |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Comp minus the Specialized Epic World Cup Expert. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Epic World Cup Expert, 2026 Specialized Chisel Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic World Cup ExpertSpecialized Chisel Comp
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 World Cup ExpertExpert | Specialized Chisel CompChisel Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Epic World Cup | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy |
| Fork | RockShox SID SL BRAIN | RockShox SID Select+ 3P |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM 1275 | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM X1000 Eagle |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle AXS | SRAM Eagle AXS |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB GX |
| Wheelset | Roval Control | Specialized Alloy |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Control | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Bronze | SRAM DB6 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Specialized alloy |
| Stem | Specialized XC | Specialized 3D-forged alloy |
| Seatpost | Specialized Alloy | TranzX 30.9mm |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Grips | not listed | Specialized Trail |
| Dropper post | not listed | TranzX dropper internal routing |
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