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    MSRP
    $4,799
    $3,499
    Where to Buy
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    At

    $3,499

    At Specialized

    Category
    TrailCrosscountry
    Weight
    26.3 lbs28.5 lbs
    7.9
    5.7
    Frame
    CarbonAluminum
    RockShox SID SelectRockShox SID
    RockShox SIDLuxe Select+RockShox Deluxe Select+
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″29″
    SRAM Hydraulic DiscSRAM Hydraulic Disc
    Eagle AXS, S1000 Eagle TransmissionEagle 70 Transmission
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12 Electronic1 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    120mm120mm
    Rear Travel
    120mm110mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Epic 8 Comp and Specialized Chisel Comp are both 29″ full suspension mountain bikes. The Epic 8 Comp has a carbon frame, better components, a better fork, more travel, and higher gearing; while the Chisel Comp has an aluminum frame.

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    Insights
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Epic 8 Comp
    Chisel Comp
    Other Trail bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    29 mph

    Epic 8 Comp

    28 mph

    Chisel Comp

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm of travel

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorsGloss Emerald Metallic / White; Satin Nebula Metallic / White

    Specialized D''Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy, Hydroformed tubes, Progressive XC Geometry, 110mm travel, internal cable routing, BSA BB, 12x148mm spacing, 30.9mm Dropper post compatible

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsGloss Emerald Metallic / Satin Emerald Metallic; Gloss Charcoal Tint over Silver Dust / Dolomite Metallic

    Fork

    RockShox SID Select, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SID, Rush damper, 44mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 120mm of travel, Maxle Stealth

    Travel120mm

    Shock

    RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm

    Travel120mm

    RockShox Deluxe Select+, Ride Dynamics Tuned, Two Position, Rebound Adjust, 190x40mm

    Travel110mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

    SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

    Stem

    Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

    Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

    Handlebar

    Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp

    Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 31.8mm, 760mm wide

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Seatpost

    X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, XS: 100mm, SM: 125mm, M: 150mm, L-XL: 170mm Travel, 0mm offset

    TypeDropper

    TranzX Dropper, 30.9mm, XS-SM: 100mm, M: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm

    TypeDropper

    Grips

    SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM S-1000 Eagle AXS Transmission

    SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type, 12 speeds

    Crank

    SRAM S1000 Eagle, DUB, 34T, XS:165mm, S-M:170mm, L-XL:175mm

    SRAM X1000 Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm, 32T

    Shifters

    SRAM AXS POD Controller

    SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type, single click with MMX

    Cassette

    SRAM XS-1270 Transmission Cassette, 12-Speed, 10-52T

    SRAM XS-1270 Transmission Cassette, 12-Speed, 10-52T

    Chain

    SRAM GX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain

    SRAM Eagle 70

    Brakes

    Front: SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor, Rear: SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

    TypeSRAM Hydraulic Disc

    Front: SRAM DB6, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor, Rear: SRAM DB6, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

    TypeSRAM Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Specialized Alloy 29, 27mm internal width, tubeless

    Specialized Alloy, Tubeless ready, 27mm inner width, disc, 28h

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Elemental

    Stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

    Specialized alloy, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h

    Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Specialized alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 6-bolt, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h

    Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35

    Front: Specialized Ground Control, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35

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