Compare: 2020 Specialized Epic Comp EVO vs Epic Comp Carbon EVO vs Epic Expert Carbon EVO vs S-Works Epic EVO

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

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	Epic Comp EVO2020 Specialized	Epic Comp Carbon EVO2020 Specialized	Epic Expert Carbon EVO2020 Specialized	S-Works Epic EVO2020 Specialized

MSRP	$3,220	$4,420	$5,520	$9,920
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry
	5.3	6.2	7.2	8.5
Frame	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	RockShox Reba	RockShox Reba	Fox Performance Float 34	Fox Factory Float 34
Shock	RockShox	RockShox	RockShox	RockShox
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon
Wheel Size	29″	29″	29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	NX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo	NX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo	GX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo	XTR, Race Face
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Full	Full	Full	Full
Front Travel	120mm	120mm	120mm	120mm
Rear Travel	100mm	100mm	100mm	100mm
Brand Site	specialized.com	specialized.com	specialized.com	specialized.com

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

Epic Comp EVO

Epic Comp Carbon EVO

Epic Expert Carbon EVO

S-Works Epic EVO

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Gear Range

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)

25 mph

Epic Comp EVO

25 mph

Epic Comp Carbon EVO

28 mph

Epic Expert Carbon EVO

28 mph

S-Works Epic EVO

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	Epic Comp EVO2020 Specialized	Epic Comp Carbon EVO2020 Specialized	Epic Expert Carbon EVO2020 Specialized	S-Works Epic EVO2020 Specialized

Frame	Specialized M5 Aluminum w/ D'Aluisio Smartweld Technology, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded	Specialized FACT 11m, XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded	Specialized FACT 11m, XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded	S-Works FACT 12m, XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded
Fork	RockShox Reba RL 29, Motion Control damper, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 120mm of travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Reba RL 29, Motion Control damper, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 120mm of travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air	FOX Performance Step-Cast 34, Grip damper, Boost™, 44mm offset, 120mm of travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air	FOX Factory Step-Cast 34, Fit4 damper, Kashima, Boost™, 44mm offset, 120mm of travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	Custom RockShox Micro Brain shock w/ Spike Valve, AUTOSAG, 51x257mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	Custom RockShox Micro Brain shock w/ Spike Valve, AUTOSAG, 51x257mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	Custom RockShox Micro Brain shock w/ Spike Valve, AUTOSAG, 51x257mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	Custom RockShox Micro Brain shock w/ Spike Valve, AUTOSAG, 51x257mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded	SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded	SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded	Threaded, 30mm spindle
Stem	Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise	Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise	Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise	S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise
Handlebar	Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp	Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp	Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp	S-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mm
Saddle	Body Geometry Power Sport, hollow Cr-Mo rails	Body Geometry Power Sport, hollow Cr-Mo rails	Body Geometry Power Sport, hollow Cr-Mo rails	Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base, 143mm
Seatpost	X-Fusion manic, 30.9mm, (S: 100mm, M-XL: 125mm)	X-Fusion manic, 30.9mm, (S: 100mm, M-XL: 125mm)	X-Fusion manic, 30.9mm, (S: 100mm, M-XL: 125mm)	FOX Factory Transfer, Kashima, Shimano Ispec-EV lever (S: 100mm, M-XL: 125mm)
Grips	Specialized Trail Grips	Specialized Trail Grips	Specialized Trail Grips	Specialized Trail Grips

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed	SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed	SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed	Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed, Shadow Plus
Crank	Truvativ STYLO, DUB, Steel, 32T	Truvativ STYLO, DUB, Steel, 32T	Truvativ STYLO, DUB, Alloy, 32T	Race Face Next SL, 170/175mm, Alloy, 32T
Shifters	SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed	SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed	SRAM GX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed	Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed
Cassette	SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t	SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t	SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t	Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed, 10-51t
Chain	SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed	SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed	SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed	Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed w/ quick link
Brakes	Front: SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc	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	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	Front: Shimano XTR Race M-9100, Rear: Shimano XTR Race M-9100

Wheels

Rims	Specialized Alloy, Tubeless Ready, 25mm internal width, 28h	Specialized Alloy, Tubeless Ready, 25mm internal width, 28h	Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, tubeless-ready	Roval Control SL, hookless carbon, 25mm internal width, tubeless-ready, hand-built
Spokes	DT Swiss Industry	DT Swiss Industry	DT Swiss Industry	DT Swiss Competition Race
Front Hub	Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h	Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h	Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h	Roval Control SL, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 24h
Rear Hub	Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h	Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h	DT Swiss 370, SRAM XD 3-pawl driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h	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"	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"	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"	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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