Epic EVO Comp
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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$2,999Weight | 26.9 lbs |
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Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Full, 110 / 120mm |
Fork | RockShox SID Select |
Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
Groupset | GX Eagle, X1 |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
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5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
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Apr 2024 · Spencer Astra
During the darkest part of the Northwest winter, I found myself aboard the new Specialized Epic 8 Evo Pro, a short-travel speed demon. After a nasty broken elbow, the Epic Evo and I seem to be sharing new titanium hardware. With 130 millimeters of travel up front and 120 at the rear, the new Epic is a cross-country bike that leans more toward gnarlier terrain than a true race bred rig as it seamlessly blends efficiency with just enough grit to tackle unforgiving trails. Even as I pedaled slow and muddy singletrack, this bike remained remarkably zippy—a testament to its short travel, low build weight, and efficient frame kinematics. Specialized has managed to shave off a few grams from the previous model iteration while producing a stable, refined ride. As I climbed, the Epic Evo’s main standout feature was efficiency. Despite the slow winter dirt, I was usually climbing with enough speed to generate a slight wind on my face. The rear shock platform felt taught and supportive under pedaling load. One of the most notable qualities of the Evo, while both climbing and descending, was the frame’s ability to eat high-frequency vibrations from the trail. My left elbow is fairly sensitive as it recovers from the break and, even with only 120 millimeters of travel, the Evo maintained a soft touch while clambering over roots and rocks.
Mar 2024
Goodbye Brain, hello SWAT and Flight Attendant
Mar 2024 · Guy Kesteven
Specialized’s cult favorite rowdy XC winner jumps up a whole weight category to burly downcountry, but does it still have the race speed our expert tester loved before?
Excellent tech taming longer, lower mainframe geometry
XC weight frame with punchy pedaling leaves trail competitors standing
Fox Factory Grip2 fork, Float shock and Transfer dropper
Puncture reducing rims and grippy T9/T7 Grid tires
Generous internal storage, SWAT stem and two bottle cage mounts
Nearly a kilo heavier than the previous Epic Evo Comp
Shock feels too firm at times
Limited rear tire space
Mar 2024 · Tyler Benedict
The new Specialized Epic 8 gets lighter, faster & way more capable with tricky suspension tuning, more travel & clever carbon construction.
Mar 2024 · Simon Kohler, Robin Schmitt
We tested the 2024 Specialized Epic 8 EVO. But what is the big brother of the XC race bike capable of? Read on to find out.
More confidence inspiring than the Epic 8
Short-travel bike with an integrated storage compartment
Shock tune
Lack of comfort on rough gravel roads
Mar 2024 · Robin Schmitt, Benedikt Schmidt
What makes a true champion?Hanging out with Peter Sagan, Martín Vidaurre, and the new Specialized Epic in Chile
Mar 2024 · Marco Toniolo
Specialized presents the new Epic 8, and with it the Evo version, i.e., the one with more travel. The number can only bring to mind the Tarmac 8, unveiled last year, effectively aligning two of the California brand’s most beloved models. Once again, the race version of the Epic differs greatly from the “downcountry” version, but, contrary to what happened in 2020, the Epic 8 Evo is unlikely to be used in competition instead of the Epic 8, which you see in the photo below. In fact, the latter already has 120/120mm of travel, forgoes the Brain in favor of
Mar 2024 · Dario DiGiulio
The Epic EVO gets a longer travel fork and a burlier build kit compared to its more XC race oriented sibling.
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, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Colors: Satin Dark Navy / Dove Grey/pearl; Gloss Dune White / Obsidian/pearl |
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Fork | Rockshox SID Select, Charger RL 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: 110mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded |
Stem | Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 60mm |
Handlebar | Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm, 760mm wide |
Saddle | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails |
Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 125/150 Travel, 0mm offset Type: Dropper |
Grips | Specialized Trail Grips |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
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Crank | SRAM, X1 Alloy Eagle, 12-speed, 32T |
Shifters | SRAM GX, trigger, 12-speed |
Cassette | SRAM XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t |
Chain | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed |
Brakes | Front: SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor, Rear: SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Specialized 29, 27mm inner width, 28h, tubeless ready |
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Spokes | DT Swiss Industry |
Front Hub | Specialized alloy, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h |
Rear Hub | Specialized alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 6-bolt, 148mmx12mm thru-axle, 28h |
Tires | Front: Specialized Ground Control, GRID Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Ground Control, GRID Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35 |
Last updated May 11