Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $2,999$4,750
    ($3,405)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    CrosscountryTrail
    Weight
    26.9 lbs32.8 lbs
    6.9
    5.4
    CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox SID SelectRockShox Recon Silver RL
    Shock
    RockShox Deluxe Select+Suntour
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GX Eagle, X1Deore
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    120mm120mm
    Rear Travel
    110mm115mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    ktm-bikes.at

    Summary
    The Specialized Epic EVO Comp and KTM SCARP MT PRO are both 29″ carbon frame full suspension mountain bikes. The Epic EVO Comp has better components and a better fork, while the SCARP MT PRO has more travel.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2023 Epic EVO Comp
    2022 SCARP MT PRO
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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

    2023 Epic EVO Comp

    28 mph

    2022 SCARP MT PRO

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    FACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 110mm of travel

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorsSatin Dark Navy / Dove Grey/pearl; Gloss Dune White / Obsidian/pearl

    Scarp 29" Premium Carbon-Alloy rear SLL115mm / M-0916

    ColorDew Silver (Black)

    Fork

    Rockshox SID Select, Charger RL Damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Recon Silver RL 29" 120mm remote

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    RockShox DELUXE Select+, Rx XC Tune, Two Position, Rebound Adjust, 190x40mm

    Travel110mm

    Suntour Edge RLR remote 190x45

    Travel115mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

    Headset

    KTM Team drop/in 1.1/8"-1.5"

    Stem

    Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 60mm

    KTM Team MTB 7°

    Handlebar

    Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm, 760mm wide

    KTM Team flat 2X 740mm

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    KTM Line Sport

    Seatpost

    X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 125/150 Travel, 0mm offset

    TypeDropper

    KTM Comp dropper internal

    TypeDropper

    Pedals

    None

    Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    KTM Team silicone

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    Shimano Deore M6100-12 SGS shadow+

    Crank

    SRAM, X1 Alloy Eagle, 12-speed, 32T

    Shimano MT511 32T

    Shifters

    SRAM GX, trigger, 12-speed

    Shimano Deore M6100-12

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t

    Shimano Deore M6100-12 / 10-51

    Chain

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    Shimano M6100-12

    Chain Guide

    None

    Brakes

    Front: SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor, Rear: SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Shimano M4100 / MT410 2-Piston

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano M4100

    Wheels
    Rims

    Specialized 29, 27mm inner width, 28h, tubeless ready

    KTM Line - Shimano MT410B CL 32H 110-15TA / Ryde Rival30 32H 622x30C / DT Champion 2.0 black

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Industry

    DT Swiss Champion 2.0

    Front Hub

    Specialized alloy, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h

    Shimano MT410, 15x110mm Boost front, 12x148mm Boost rear with MICRO SPLINE driver

    Rear Hub

    Specialized alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 6-bolt, 148mmx12mm thru-axle, 28h

    Shimano MT410, 15x110mm Boost front, 12x148mm Boost rear with MICRO SPLINE driver

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Ground Control, GRID Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Ground Control, GRID Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35

    Schwalbe Tough Tom, K-Guard, 29" x 2.35"

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT54 CL 180 / RT54 CL 160

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