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    MSRP
    $5,520
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    Category
    Crosscountry
    7.2
    Carbon
    Fork
    Fox Performance Float 34
    Shock
    RockShox
    Wheels
    Carbon
    29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    120mm
    Rear Travel
    100mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

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

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Epic Expert Carbon 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 Expert Carbon 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
    Frame

    Specialized FACT 11m, XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    FOX Performance Step-Cast 34, Grip damper, Boost™, 44mm offset, 120mm of travel

    Shock

    Custom RockShox Micro Brain shock w/ Spike Valve, AUTOSAG, 51x257mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

    Stem

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

    Handlebar

    Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Power Sport, hollow Cr-Mo rails

    Seatpost

    X-Fusion manic, 30.9mm, (S: 100mm, M-XL: 125mm)

    Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    Crank

    Truvativ STYLO, DUB, Alloy, 32T

    Shifters

    SRAM GX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

    Cassette

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

    Chain

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    Brakes

    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

    Wheels
    Rims

    Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, tubeless-ready

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Industry

    Front Hub

    Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h

    Rear Hub

    DT Swiss 370, SRAM XD 3-pawl 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"

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