2020 Specialized

Men's Epic Pro

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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MSRP$6,520
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 100 / 100mm
ForkRockShox SID
ShockRockShox
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetX01 Eagle, Truvativ Stylo Carbon
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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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)

28 mph

Men's Epic Pro

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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BikeRadar
Specialized Epic Pro review

Jan 2021 · Tom Marvin

As fast up as it is down, from an XC and marathon viewpoint the Epic is a top contender

Highs
  • You can’t forget to unlock your suspension, so the bike always performs well

  • Kit all performs exceptionally well

  • Contemporary geometry gives a blend of snappy handling and technical ability

Lows
  • Rear Brain isn’t adjustable on the fly, so pre-riding the course may be necessary

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Bike Perfect
Specialized Epic Evo Expert review

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

Highs
  • Superlight frame weight

  • Impressive stiffness

  • Excellent SID suspension combo

  • Great suspension tune

  • Confident steering

  • Smart kit choice

Lows
  • Tall seat tube limits upsizing

  • Controls hit the top tube

  • Slow freehub engagement

  • Comp version is even better value

  • No SWAT downtube storage

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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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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized FACT 11m, XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

RockShox SID Brain 29, Solo Air, top-adjust Brain Fade, 15x110mm Maxle® Stealth thru-axle, 42mm offset, 100mm of travel

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

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

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, threaded BB

Stem

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

Handlebar

S-Works Carbon Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm

Saddle

Body Geometry Phenom Expert, hollow titanium rails, carbon fiber base, 143mm

Seatpost

Carbon, single-bolt, 30.9mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Specialized Dirt

Grips

Specialized Sip grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed

Crank

Truvativ STYLO Carbon, DUB, SRAM Eagle, 32T

Shifters

SRAM X01 Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM XG-1295 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Brakes

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

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
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 350, Star Ratchet, 36t engagement, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h

Tires

Front: Fast Trak, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Fast Trak, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.1"

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