2020 Specialized

S-Works Epic EVO

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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MSRP$9,920
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 100 / 120mm
ForkFox Factory Float 34
ShockRockShox
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXTR, Race Face
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
nimblestable
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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

S-Works Epic 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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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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Mountain Bike Action
Mountain Bike Action Bike Test: Specialized S-Works Epic XC Bike

Sep 2020 · McCoy

The pursuit of speed

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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

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

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

FOX Factory Step-Cast 34, Fit4 damper, Kashima, Boost™, 44mm offset, 120mm of travel

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

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

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Threaded, 30mm spindle

Stem

S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise

Handlebar

S-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mm

Saddle

Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base, 143mm

Seatpost

FOX Factory Transfer, Kashima, Shimano Ispec-EV lever (S: 100mm, M-XL: 125mm)

TypeDropper

Grips

Specialized Trail Grips

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed, Shadow Plus

Crank

Race Face Next SL, 170/175mm, Alloy, 32T

Shifters

Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed

Cassette

Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed, 10-51t

Chain

Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed w/ quick link

Brakes

Front: Shimano XTR Race M-9100, Rear: Shimano XTR Race M-9100

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Roval Control SL, hookless carbon, 25mm internal width, tubeless-ready, hand-built

Spokes

DT Swiss Competition Race

Front Hub

Roval Control SL, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 24h

Rear Hub

Roval Control SL, DT Swiss Star Ratchet, 54t engagement, DT Swiss Microspline 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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