Compare: 2021 Specialized Epic EVO vs Epic EVO Comp vs Epic Comp vs Epic Expert vs Epic EVO Expert vs Epic Pro vs Epic EVO Pro vs S-Works Epic vs S-Works Epic EVO

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

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	Epic EVO2021 Specialized	Epic EVO Comp2021 Specialized	Epic Comp2021 Specialized	Epic Expert2021 Specialized	Epic EVO Expert2021 Specialized	Epic Pro2021 Specialized	Epic EVO Pro2021 Specialized	S-Works Epic2021 Specialized	S-Works Epic EVO2021 Specialized

MSRP	$3,800	$4,400	($4,245)	$6,200	$6,300	$8,500	$8,800	$12,000	$12,300
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Category	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry
	5.8	6.2	5.4	7.2	7.9	8.7	8.5	9.0	9.5
Frame	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	RockShox Reba	RockShox SID Select	RockShox Reba	RockShox SID	RockShox SID Select+	RockShox SID	Fox Factory Float 34	RockShox SID SL Ultimate	RockShox SID Ultimate
Shock	RockShox Deluxe Select+	RockShox Deluxe Select+	RockShox	RockShox	RockShox SIDLuxe Select+	RockShox	Fox Float DPS Factory	RockShox	RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Wheel Size	29″	29″	29″	29″	29″	29″	29″	29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	SLX, Deore	SLX	SLX	X01 Eagle, X1	X01 Eagle, X1	X01 Eagle AXS, X1	XTR	XX1 Eagle AXS, X01 Eagle AXS	XX1 Eagle AXS, X01 Eagle AXS
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12 Electronic	1 × 12	1 × 12 Electronic	1 × 12 Electronic
Power Meter	None	None	None	None	None	None	None	Integrated	None
Suspension	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full
Front Travel	120mm	120mm	100mm	100mm	120mm	100mm	120mm	100mm	120mm
Rear Travel	110mm	110mm	100mm	100mm	110mm	100mm	110mm	100mm	110mm
Brand Site	specialized.com	specialized.com	specialized.com	specialized.com	specialized.com	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 EVO

Epic EVO Comp

Epic Comp

Epic Expert

Epic EVO Expert

Epic Pro

Epic EVO Pro

S-Works Epic

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)

28 mph

Epic EVO

28 mph

Epic EVO Comp

28 mph

Epic Expert

28 mph

Epic EVO Expert

28 mph

Epic Pro

28 mph

Epic EVO Pro

28 mph

S-Works Epic

28 mph

S-Works Epic EVO

Highest gear

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Spec Level

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

Geometry

Specs

	Epic EVO2021 Specialized	Epic EVO Comp2021 Specialized	Epic Comp2021 Specialized	Epic Expert2021 Specialized	Epic EVO Expert2021 Specialized	Epic Pro2021 Specialized	Epic EVO Pro2021 Specialized	S-Works Epic2021 Specialized	S-Works Epic EVO2021 Specialized

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, Threaded Colors: Satin Forest Green / Oasis; Gloss Cool Grey / Dove Grey; Gloss Raspberry / Tarmac Black	FACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 110mm of travel BB Standard: BSA, Threaded Colors: Satin Forest Green / Oasis; Gloss Cool Grey / Dove Grey; Gloss Raspberry / Tarmac Black	FACT 11m Full Carbon, Modern XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel BB Standard: BSA, Threaded Colors: Satin Forest Green / Oasis; Gloss Cool Grey / Dove Grey; Gloss Raspberry / Tarmac Black	FACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel BB Standard: BSA, Threaded Colors: Satin Forest Green / Oasis; Gloss Cool Grey / Dove Grey; Gloss Raspberry / Tarmac Black	FACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 110mm of travel BB Standard: BSA, Threaded Colors: Satin Forest Green / Oasis; Gloss Cool Grey / Dove Grey; Gloss Raspberry / Tarmac Black	FACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel BB Standard: BSA, Threaded Colors: Satin Forest Green / Oasis; Gloss Cool Grey / Dove Grey; Gloss Raspberry / Tarmac Black	FACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 110mm of travel BB Standard: BSA, Threaded Colors: Satin Forest Green / Oasis; Gloss Cool Grey / Dove Grey; Gloss Raspberry / Tarmac Black	S-Works FACT 12m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel BB Standard: BSA, Threaded Colors: Satin Forest Green / Oasis; Gloss Cool Grey / Dove Grey; Gloss Raspberry / Tarmac Black	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, Threaded Colors: Satin Forest Green / Oasis; Gloss Cool Grey / Dove Grey; Gloss Raspberry / Tarmac Black
Fork	RockShox Reba RL, Motion Control damper, Solo Air, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 120mm of travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air	Rockshox SID Select, Charger RL Damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Reba RL, Motion Control damper, Solo Air, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 100mm of travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox SID SL BRAIN, Bottom-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm Travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air	Rockshox SID Select+, Charger 2 RL Damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox SID SL BRAIN, Top-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm Travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air	FOX FLOAT Step-Cast 34 Factory, Fit4 damper, Kashima Coating, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm of travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox SID SL ULTIMATE BRAIN, Top-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm Travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air	Rockshox SID ULTIMATE, Charger Race Day Damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	RockShox Deluxe Select+, Rx XC Tune, Two Position, Rebound Adjust, 190x40mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Deluxe Select+, Rx XC Tune, Two Position, Rebound Adjust, 190x40mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox-Specialized BRAIN, Rx XC Tune, 5 Position Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integraded Extension, 265x52.5mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox-Specialized BRAIN, Rx XC Tune, 5 Position Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integrated Extension, 265x52.5mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox SID LUXE Select+, Rx XC Tune, Two Position, Rebound Adjust, 190x40mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox-Specialized BRAIN, Rx XC Tune, 5 Position Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integrated Extension, 265x52.5mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	FOX FLOAT DPS Factory, Rx XC Tune, EVOL Air sleeve, Kashima Coat, 3-position adjustment w/ Open Mode Adjustment, 190x40mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox-Specialized BRAIN, Rx XC Tune, 5 Position Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integrated Extension, 265x52.5mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox SID LUXE ULTIMATE, Rx XC Tune, Two Position, Rebound Adjust, 190x40mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	Shimano, BB52, Threaded	Shimano, BB52, Threaded	BSA, 100mm, threaded	SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, threaded	SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, threaded	SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, threaded	Shimano, BB-MT800, Threaded	SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, threaded	SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, threaded
Stem	Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise	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	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	S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise
Handlebar	Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp	Specialized Alloy Minirise, 6.5mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp	Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp	Specialized Alloy Minirise, 6.5mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp	Specialized Alloy Minirise, 6.5mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp	S-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mm	S-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mm	S-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mm	S-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mm
Saddle	Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails	Body Geometry Power Comp, Cromoly rails	Body Geometry Power Comp, Cromoly rails	Body Geometry Power Comp, Cromoly rails	Body Geometry Power Comp, Cromoly rails	Body Geometry Power Expert, titanium rails	Body Geometry Power Expert	Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base	Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base
Seatpost	TranzX Dropper, 30.9mm, XS-SM: 100mm, M: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm Type: Rigid	X-Fusion Manic, infinite adjustable, two-bolt head, bottom mount cable routing, remote SRL LE lever, SM: 100mm travel, M: 125mm travel, L-XL: 150mm travel Type: Rigid	Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm Type: Rigid	Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm Type: Rigid	X-Fusion Manic, infinite adjustable, two-bolt head, bottom mount cable routing, remote SRL LE lever, XS-SM: 100mm travel, M: 125mm travel, L-XL: 150mm travel Type: Rigid	S-Works FACT carbon, 10mm setback, 30.9mm Type: Rigid	Fox Factory Transfer, Kashima, 30.9mm, 125mm / 150mm travel Type: Rigid	S-Works FACT carbon, 10mm offset, 30.9mm Type: Rigid	RockShox Reverb AXS, 30.9, 1X remote, (SM:100mm, M: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm travel) Type: Rigid
Grips						Specialized Trail Grips	Specialized Trail Grips	Specialized Trail Grips

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano SLX M7100, SGS, 12-speed	Shimano SLX M7100, SGS, 12-speed	Shimano SLX M7100, SGS, 12-speed	SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed	SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed	SRAM X01 Eagle AXS	Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed, Shadow Plus	SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS	SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS
Crank	Shimano MT511, 32T Chainring	Shimano SLX 7100, Hollowtech 2, 32T	Shimano SLX 7100, Hollowtech 2, 32t Chainring, XS: 165mm, SM: 170mm, M-XL: 175mm	SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB, 32T, XS: 165mm, SM: 170mm, M-XL: 175mm	SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB, 32T, XS: 165mm, SM: 170mm, M-XL: 175mm, 32T	SRAM X1 carbon Eagle, Boost™ 148, DUB, 32T, SM: 170mm, M-XL 175mm, 32T	Shimano XTR 9100,Hollowtech 2, 162 q-factor, 32t Chainring, SM: 170mm, M-XL: 175mm, 32T	QUARQ XX1 Eagle Power Meter, Boost™ 148, DUB, 170/175mm, 32T, 32T	SRAM XX1 Eagle, Boost™ 148, DUB, 170/175mm, SRAM Eagle SL Alloy, 32T, Direct mount
Power Meter								QUARQ XX1 Eagle Power Meter, Boost™ 148, DUB, 170/175mm, 32T, 32T
Shifters	Shimano SLX, M7100, 12spd	Shimano SLX, M7100, 12spd	Shimano SLX, M7100, 12spd	SRAM X01 Eagle, trigger, 12-speed	SRAM X01 Eagle, trigger, 12-speed	SRAM AXS Eagle Controller	Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed	SRAM AXS Eagle Controller	SRAM AXS Eagle Controller
Cassette	Shimano Deore M6100, 12spd w/Hyperglide+, 10-51t	Shimano SLX, CS-M7100, 12-speed, 10-51t	Shimano SLX, CS-M7100, 12-speed, 10-51t	SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t	SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t	SRAM XG-1295 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t	Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed, 10-51t	SRAM XG-1299 Eagle, 10-50t	SRAM XG-1299 Eagle, 10-50t
Chain	Shimano Deore M6100, 12spd w/quick link	Shimano SLX, M7100, 12-speed	Shimano SLX, M7100, 12-speed	SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed	SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed	SRAX X01 Eagle, 12-speed	Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed w/ quick link	SRAM XX1 Eagle	SRAM XX1 Eagle
Brakes	Front: Shimano M6100, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano M6100, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Front: Shimano SLX M7120, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: Shimano SLX M7120, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc	Front: Shimano SLX M7100, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano SLX M7100, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Front: SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Front: SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Front: SRAM Level TLM, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Level TLM, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Front: Shimano XTR M9120, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano XTR M9120, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Front: SRAM Level Ultimate, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Level Ultimate, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Front: SRAM G2 Ultimate, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM G2 Ultimate, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc

Wheels

Rims	Stout XC 29, 25mm internal width, disc-specific	Specialized Alloy, Tubeless Ready, 25mm internal width, 28h	Specialized Alloy, Tubeless Ready, 25mm internal width, 28h	Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, Zero bead hook, Tubeless ready, 28h	Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, Zero bead hook, Tubeless ready, 28h	Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, Zero bead hook, Tubeless ready, 28h	Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, Zero bead hook, Tubeless ready, 28h	Roval Control SL, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 24h	Roval Control SL, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 24h
Spokes	Stainless, 14g	DT Swiss Industry	DT Swiss Industry	DT Swiss Competition Race	DT Swiss Competition Race	DT Swiss Competition Race	DT Swiss Competition Race	DT Swiss Aerolite T-head	DT Swiss Aerolite T-head
Front Hub	Shimano MT400-B, Centerlock 28h, 15x110 Boost	Shimano MT400-B, Centerlock 28h, 15x110 Boost	Shimano MT400-B, Centerlock 28h, 15x110 Boost	DT Swiss 350, 15x110mm spacing, Torque caps, 6-bolt, 28h	DT Swiss 350, 15x110mm spacing, Torque caps, 6-bolt, 28h	DT Swiss 350, 15x110mm spacing, Torque caps, 6-bolt, 28h	DT Swiss 350, 15x110mm spacing, 6-bolt, 28h	Roval Control SL, DT Swiss Internals, Ceramic Bearings, 6-bolt, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, Torque caps, 24h straight pull t-head	Roval Control SL, DT Swiss Internals, Ceramic Bearings, 6-bolt, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, Torque caps, 24h straight pull t-head
Rear Hub	Shimano MT510-B, Centerlock 28h, 12x148 Boost, Microspline	Shimano MT510-B, Centerlock 28h, 12x148 Boost, Microspline	Shimano MT510-B, Centerlock 28h, 12x148 Boost, Microspline	DT Swiss 350, Star Ratchet, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h	DT Swiss 350, Star Ratchet, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h	DT Swiss 350, Star Ratchet, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h	DT Swiss 350, Star Ratchet, Shimano Microspline driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h	Roval Control SL, DT Swiss 180 Internals, DT Swiss Ratchet EXP, Ceramic bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 24h straight-pull	Roval Control SL, DT Swiss 180 Internals, DT Swiss Ratchet EXP, Ceramic bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 24h
Tires	Front: Ground Control, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Fast Trak, Control 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, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"	Front: Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"	Front: Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Fast Trak, Control 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, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"	Front: Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Fast Trak, Control 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, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"	Front: Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Fast Trak, Control 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, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

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