2022 Specialized
Epic EVO
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,399| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 110 / 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox Reba |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | NX Eagle, SRAM |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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View Comparison5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'5"
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Oct 2023 · Dave Rome
In believing that full suspension is always the faster choice in mountain biking, the Epic WC is Specialized’s replacement for its top-tier cross-country race hardtails.
Can be set to pedal like a hardtail
Is incredibly efficient on smooth surfaces
Dialled geometry
Lovely frame build quality
Good frame rigidity with no creaks or groans
No fiddly remote lockouts means an ultra-clean cockpit
Solid component spec choices with nice wheels and a powermeter.
Suspension can either feel choppy or have you wishing for a lockout
Poor headset sealing
Minimal weight advantage over a longer-travel full suspension
Brain-equipped fork still has a thunk
No dropper provided
SRAM Level brake lever feel and power.
Apr 2023
An Epic blend of hardtail handling with control and capability of a full-suspension bike
Apr 2023 · Henry Quinney
In some ways the Epic World Cup isn't so much a full-suspension bike with a small dose of rear travel but rather a hardtail that happens to have 75mm of travel.
Mar 2022 · Peter Walker
In our 2022 downcountry group test, we pitted the Specialized Epic EVO Expert against 5 of the hottest bikes of the season. Read the full review to find out what Specialized’s carbon rocket is capable of and where it stacks up against the competition. Hit the link for the full review and a list with all other bikes.
Super agile and playful downhill
Very composed
Intuitive handling
Rear suspension bobs in open mode and cannot be locked from the handlebars
Dropper remote requires strong fingers
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
| Frame | FACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 110mm of travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Colors: Gloss Raspberry / Tarmac Black; Satin Doppio / Gunmetal; Gloss Cool Grey / Dove Grey |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL, Motion Control damper, Solo Air, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 120mm of travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+, Rx XC Tune, Two Position, Rebound Adjust, 190x40mm Travel: 110mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded |
| Stem | Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 31.8mm, 760mm wide |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper, 30.9mm, XS-SM: 100mm, M: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM X1000 Eagle, DUB, 170/175mm 32T, 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 T hydraulic disc, 2-Piston Caliper, Rear: SRAM Level T hydraulic disc, 2-Piston Caliper Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Specialized Alloy, Tubeless Ready, 29mm internal width, 28h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless, 14g |
| Front Hub | Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h |
| Rear Hub | Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h |
| Tires | Front: Specialized Ground Control, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Ground Control, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35 |
Last updated April 22