2022 Specialized
S-Works Epic EVO
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$10,499| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 110 / 120mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Factory |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | XX1 Eagle AXS, X01 Eagle AXS |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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View Comparison5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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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.
Sep 2023 · Guy Kesteven
Specialized’s Epic World Cup is a stunningly clean design that revives a radical suspension concept in a state of the art, ultralight chassis, but it’s not without its flaws
Stunningly clean looks
Near perfect high post XC spec
Excellent aggro race geometry
Set and forget suspension
Topped out hardtail feel appeal
Hard top/soft pedal is hard to balance
Harsh and tiring in the rough
No ‘on the fly’ suspension adjustment
Much heavier than a hardtail frame
Heavier frame than Epic EVO
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
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 | S-Works FACT 12m Carbon, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 110mm of travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Gloss Sand / Satin Red Gold Tint |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX FLOAT 34 Factory, Fit4 damper, Kashima Coating, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm of travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX FLOAT DPS Factory, Rx XC Tune, EVOL Air sleeve, Kashima Coat, 3-position adjustment w/ Open Mode Adjustment, 190x40mm Travel: 110mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB Threaded |
| Stem | Race Face Turbine R, 60mm, 35mm clamp |
| Handlebar | Race Face NEXT Carbon, 20mm rise, 8-degree backsweep, 760mm wide, 35mm |
| Saddle | Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb AXS, 30.9mm, S/M: 125, L:150, XL: 170mm Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM XX1 Eagle DUB, 32T, Alloy, 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Paddle |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1299, 12-Speed, 10-52t |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM G2 Ultimate, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor, Rear: SRAM G2 Ultimate, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Roval Control SL, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 24h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Aerolite |
| Front Hub | Roval Control SL, DT Swiss Internals, Ceramic Bearings, 6-bolt, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 24h straight pull t-head |
| Rear Hub | Roval Control SL, DT Swiss 180 Internals, DT Swiss Ratchet EXP, Ceramic bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 24h straight-pull |
| Tires | Front: Specialized Ground Control, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Ground Control, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35 |
Last updated May 18