2025 Specialized Epic World Cup Expert vs 2026 Specialized Chisel Comp
The XS is the Specialized Chisel Comp size closest to your XS 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 XS, the Specialized Chisel Comp in XS places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 26 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +26 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, XSSpecialized Chisel Comp, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic World Cup Expert XS | Specialized Chisel Comp XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380 | 390 | +10 mm |
| Stack | 603 | 602.3 | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5 | 66.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 75.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 541 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 437 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1089 | 1115 | +26 mm |
| BB drop | 61 | not listed | |
| BB height | 309 | not listed | |
| Standover | 738 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 392 | 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: 2025 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 FACT 11m | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy |
| Fork | RockShox Sid SL Select+ | RockShox SID Select+ 3P |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM XS-1275 | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM POD Controller | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | 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 Level Bronze, SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth | SRAM DB6 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Specialized alloy |
| Stem | Specialized XC | Specialized 3D-forged alloy |
| Grips | SRAM Slip | Specialized Trail |
| Seatpost | Specialized Alloy | TranzX 30.9mm |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Dropper post | not listed | TranzX dropper internal routing |
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