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    MSRP
    $6,300$7,000
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $4,199

    40% off At Specialized

    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    25.4 lbs
    7.9
    8.8
    CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox SID Select+RockShox SID Select+
    Shock
    RockShox SIDLuxe Select+RockShox SIDLuxe Select+
    Wheels
    CarbonCarbon
    29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    X01 Eagle, X1GX Eagle AXS
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12 Electronic
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    120mm120mm
    Rear Travel
    110mm110mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Epic EVO Expert is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2021 Epic EVO Expert
    2023 Epic EVO Expert
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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

    2021 Epic EVO Expert

    28 mph

    2023 Epic EVO Expert

    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

    ColorsGloss Redwood / Smoke; Satin Cast Blue Metallic / Ice Blue

    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

    ColorsGloss Redwood / Smoke; Satin Cast Blue Metallic / Ice Blue

    Fork

    Rockshox SID Select+, Charger 2 RL Damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Rockshox SID Select+, Charger 2 RL Damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

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

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

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, threaded

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

    Stem

    Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

    Alloy Trail Stem, 35mm bar bore

    Handlebar

    Specialized Alloy Minirise, 6.5mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp

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

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Power Comp, Cromoly rails

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Seatpost

    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

    X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 100/125/150 Travel, 0mm offset

    Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle AXS, w/ battery cover

    Crank

    SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB, 32T, XS: 165mm, SM: 170mm, M-XL: 175mm, 32T

    SRAM GX Eagle Alloy, DUB, 165/170/175mm, 32t, 32T

    Shifters

    SRAM X01 Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle AXS Controller

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t

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

    Chain

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    Brakes

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

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

    Wheels
    Rims

    Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, Zero bead hook, Tubeless ready, 28h

    Roval Control, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 28h

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Competition Race

    DT Swiss Comp Race

    Front Hub

    DT Swiss 350, 15x110mm spacing, Torque caps, 6-bolt, 28h

    DT Swiss 350, 6-bolt, 15mm Thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 28h straight -pull

    Rear Hub

    DT Swiss 350, Star Ratchet, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h

    DT Swiss 350 straight-pull, 6-bolt, DT Swiss Ratchet, 12x148mm thru axle, XD freehub body, 28h straight-pull

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

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