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Epic Expert Carbon EVO
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$5,520| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 120mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 34 |
| Shock | RockShox |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RS Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Specialized Epic Evo is a highly versatile cross-country bike that excels in efficiency and handling, making it a standout in the 'downcountry' category. It's praised for its lightweight frame, excellent suspension performance, and confident steering, though some reviews note quirks with the Brain rear shock and sizing issues. The bike is compared favorably to models like the Specialized Stumpjumper and Trek Fuel EX for its blend of speed and trail capability.
Superlight frame weight
Excellent suspension performance
Confident steering
Versatile for both racing and trail riding
Lightest full-suspension frame Specialized has ever made
Tall seat tube limits upsizing
Brain rear shock can be inconsistent
Some components feel low-end for the price
Slow freehub engagement
Sizing and clearance issues
The Epic Evo is just flat out fun.
Bike PerfectThe updated Epic EVO is an incredibly versatile bike that is well-suited to a wide range of race and trail ride applications.Bicycling
Specialized designed the Epic Evo to be the fastest trail bike available.
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Jul 2021 · Robin Weaver
A super-fast, momentum carrying machine that’s far more capable than its rear travel might suggest
Rocketship fast when you hit the pedals
Far more capable and confident than the amount of travel might suggest
Covers ground incredibly quickly
Accurate line choice is recommended
Rear tyre needs more bite
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.
Fast and light
Expensive
Dec 2020 · Guy Kesteven
Extremely light for the category and stiffer and slacker to be faster uphill and down, the new Epic Evo is a blisteringly quick and enjoyable XC/Trail bike if you don’t want extra reach
Superlight frame weight
Impressive stiffness
Excellent SID suspension combo
Great suspension tune
Confident steering
Smart kit choice
Tall seat tube limits upsizing
Controls hit the top tube
Slow freehub engagement
Comp version is even better value
No SWAT downtube storage
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.
Acceleration
Best of the best components
Confidence-inspiring handling
Amazing concept for racers
Frame requires delicate treatment
Fork sags when you pedal standing up
Aug 2020 · Zach Overholt
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 […]
Jun 2020 · Bobby Lea
With a 120mm fork and a crazy light 110mm frame, the updated Epic EVO is trail-bike rowdy with a touch of XC speed.
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.
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!
| Frame | Specialized FACT 11m, XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX Performance Step-Cast 34, Grip damper, Boost™, 44mm offset, 120mm of travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Custom RockShox Micro Brain shock w/ Spike Valve, AUTOSAG, 51x257mm Travel: 100mm |
| 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) Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Specialized Trail Grips |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Truvativ STYLO, DUB, Alloy, 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Guide RS, hydraulic disc, organic pads, Guide S4 4-piston caliper, Rear: SRAM Guide RS, hydraulic disc, organic pads, Guide S4 4-piston caliper Type: SRAM Guide RS Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, tubeless-ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Industry |
| Front Hub | Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 370, SRAM XD 3-pawl driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h |
| 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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Last updated May 30
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