2020 Specialized

Epic Comp EVO

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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MSRP$3,220
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 100 / 120mm
ForkRockShox Reba
ShockRockShox
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetNX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Epic Comp EVO
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Gearing

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)

25 mph

Epic Comp EVO

27 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
MBR
Specialized Epic Evo Expert review - MBR

Mar 2021 · Alan Muldoon

Specialized Epic Evo Expert is streets ahead of its rivals in sizing and geometry. Long reach gives you freedom to get creative on any trail.

Highs
  • Fast and light

Lows
  • Expensive

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Specialized S-Works Epic HT AXS Custom in bikepacking review

Oct 2020 · Benjamin Topf

What happens when you take one of the lightest hardtail mountain bikes, add drop bars and send it off on a bikepacking trip? We did exactly that with the Specialized S-Works EPIC HT AXS Custom and tell you whether the concept works.

Highs
  • Acceleration

  • Best of the best components

  • Confidence-inspiring handling

  • Amazing concept for racers

Lows
  • Frame requires delicate treatment

  • Fork sags when you pedal standing up

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Bikerumor
Fair Wheel Bikes builds 19.8lb Specialized Epic EVO for less money than S-Works

Aug 2020

It’s been a while since we’ve posted one of Fair Wheel Bike’s custom builds. But this crazy light Specialized Epic EVO proves that they’re still cranking out some incredible bikes in Arizona. Jason Woznick of Fair Wheel tells us that this bike was created not to make the absolute lightest bike possible, but to better […]

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Bicycling
The Specialized Epic EVO Is a Mid-Travel Bike That’s Lighter Than Most XC Bikes

Jun 2020

With a 120mm fork and a crazy light 110mm frame, the updated Epic EVO is trail-bike rowdy with a touch of XC speed.

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BIKE Magazine
First Ride: 2021 Specialized Epic Evo

Jun 2020

As cross-country bikes evolve, it's no surprise that the Specialized Epic Evo is already a step ahead. It adds travel and length, and loses one element.

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Loam Wolf
Review: Specialized Epic Evo S-Works

Jun 2020

Specialized has done a really good job of taking one bike and making it equally competitive for two different types of riders. If you search out the longest backcountry trails or like to get to the top of your local spot at record time, you may want to take the Epic Evo S-Works for a spin. Read our full review here!

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Singletrack World
First Ride Review: 2021 Specialized Epic Pro - No Mercy XC Racing Beast

Jun 2020 · Chipps

We review the 2021 Specialized Epic Pro. Is a dedicated cross country race bike really something you can have fun on? Chipps finds out.

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Flow Mountain Bike
Specialized Epic EVO Review | Specialized ditches the Brain for 2021, and the EVO is all the better for it

Jun 2020

The Specialized Epic EVO is all-new for 2021, and it has finally ditched the Brain. Along with its new FACT carbon frame and radical geometry, this is one XC bike that is totally dialled for trail-ripping. Read on for our 2021 Specialized Epic EVO review.

Highs
  • Superbly balanced suspension performance

  • Totally up-for-it geometry

  • Comfortable all-day riding position

  • Stupendously light Roval Control SL wheels

  • Dual bottle friendly

  • The well-engineered but practical frameset

Lows
  • The mind-boggling price

  • Burlier rubber, particularly on the rear, wouldn't go amiss

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized M5 Aluminum w/ D'Aluisio Smartweld Technology, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

RockShox Reba RL 29, Motion Control damper, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 120mm of travel

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Custom RockShox Micro Brain shock w/ Spike Valve, AUTOSAG, 51x257mm

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

Stem

Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

Handlebar

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

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Sport, hollow Cr-Mo rails

Seatpost

X-Fusion manic, 30.9mm, (S: 100mm, M-XL: 125mm)

TypeDropper

Grips

Specialized Trail Grips

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

Crank

Truvativ STYLO, DUB, Steel, 32T

Shifters

SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t

Chain

SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

Brakes

Front: SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Specialized Alloy, Tubeless Ready, 25mm internal width, 28h

Spokes

DT Swiss Industry

Front Hub

Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h

Rear Hub

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

Tires

Front: Ground Control, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Fast Trak, GRID casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

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