2021 Epic EVO Comp

Incredible bike, I can’t explain how amazing my first ride was on this steed…. Coming off a Spark RC900 Comp, it’s a completely different ride, I can take corners harder, climb faster and the front suspension eats up the single track, bliss! New bike day made me feel like a big kid. Keep them coming Specialized, you make amazing bikes.

Excelente bikes great handling super stiff in corner very smooth and stiff so aggressive in pedaling I just ingrese more miles with this crazy bikes and more speed in time of pedalling excellent control in time inside the trail very aggressive and fast .very fast climbing any hill and when is the time downhill Is very secure so I'm very happy with this product thanks specialized

ich finde es unglaublich gut das das Fahrad 4kolben bremsen hat. Aber es ist schade das es keine swat box hat ich würde sehr gerne den kleinen gewichts unterschid in kauf nehmen. An sonsten kom ich mit dem evo supper zurecht berge kommet man sicher und entpant rauf und auch wider runter. Ich hoffe nur das es haltbar genug ist. Es ist ein extrem gutes xc so wie dc fahrad und es hat ein gutes ansprech verhalten des Dämpfers, des halb ist es auch gut das es kein Brain hat. Hoffentlich hat die nächste Generaton auch kein Brain, wider 4kolben bremsen aber mit 180 vorne und 200 hinten und eine Swat box und ich hoffe das das epic evo comp auch haltbar ist.

ich finde es unglaublich gut das das Fahrad 4kolben bremsen hat. Aber es ist schade das es keine swat box hat ich würde sehr gerne den kleinen gewichts unterschid in kauf nehmen. An sonsten kom ich mit dem evo supper zurecht berge kommet man sicher und entpant rauf und auch wider runter. Ich hoffe nur das es haltbar genug ist. Es ist ein extrem gutes xc so wie dc fahrad und es hat ein gutes ansprech verhalten des Dämpfers, des halb ist es auch gut das es kein Brain hat. Hoffentlich hat die nächste Generaton auch kein Brain, wider 4kolben bremsen aber mit 180 vorne und 200 hinten und eine Swat box und ich hoffe das das epic evo comp auch haltbar ist.

I am coming off of a 20 year old Stumpy Pro XC HT so take my comments with a grain of salt. This bike is slightly heavier but it may not be an apples to apples comparison. I would say that the Comp ""feels"" light than it is because of the efficiency of the geo. When I climb I feel like I travel a farther distance per pedal stroke. I also feel more power with each motion so I am less tired while climbing. On the downhills, this thing moves, turns and pivots faster than the dimensions would suggest (I am 6'2"" riding an XL and was concerned it wasn't going to be as maneuverable as the Stumpy). My use case is non-racing, fire roads + occasional not super technical single track so I can't speak for Enduro riders. ALSO, recently I flipped the chip in the rear shock from low to high setting and the bike feels very different. On the low setting the bike feels slack and on uphills I had a hard time controlling my steering (it was move a lot and be sensitive). On the high setting I feel my hips and weight move forward and sit taller on the bike with more stability on the front tire. This is my preferred setting since I climb more but I will be trading off a lower center of gravity / stability on downhills. My only complaints (as mentioned by another review) is that the shifter will hit the top tube if the handlebar swings (it has scratched the frame a little) and with the Satin Carbon color, it is ""unfinished"" so you see where they put multiple pieces of carbon together (looks like there is excess plastic wrap but it is the carbon joints coming together). I have gotten used to it and it looks a little Wabi Sabi if know what I mean. It gets covered in dirt anyway. All in all, I really enjoy the bike and I think the Comp is a great value for those who don't ride for racing / professionally / need all of the weight savings of the Expert / Pro / S-Works.

I LOVE the Epic Evo, but seriously, DO NOT ride this bike before ensuring the handlebar controls clear the top tube. I spent $1,000+ to repair the frame after the bike fell over leaning against my car - The bar controls hit and cracked the top tube when the bars spun. A seemingly common occurrence turned into a costly repair. I currently use the ENVE M6 25mm rider bars with the 50mm ENVE aluminum stem to ensure the controls clear the top tube. The repair company, Ruckus Composites, and my LBS were fantastic handling the repair. Nonetheless, the Epic Evo Comp is incredible. At 6'2"", the XL fits perfectly. I love the mix between XC race roots and trail bike capability. It's simply the perfect bike for people who like to ride long distances/race yet want the capability to handle the rough stuff. I hope Specialized listens and, at the very least, provides a warning to the consumer about the handlebar control issue.

I could not be happier with my Epic Evo Comp. Full SLX kit, 4 piston brakes, no ""BRAIN"" shock so its upgradeable down the road and a threaded bottom bracket! Thank you Specialized for ditching the press fit BB! It's the closest thing to a do it all bike I've found and I have no regrets. Race it, do epic all day rides. So versatile. Have fun!

Enjoying every minute with my new Epic EVO Comp (2021 size L in clay/purple). Was originally looking for an Epic. Met someone local with an EVO who raved about what a rocket ship it is, so got interested in the no-brain option. After watching a number of reviews, decided the EVO was the way to go for my recreational cross country riding (I don't race). It's been a dream on the rolling trails of Charlotte area. I'm coming off a very lightweight rigid singlespeed. The EVO is agile in turns, feels light on climbs, and is way confident on technical sections. I waited a season too long to buy this, and would highly recommend it. I was originally looping for an Expert or Pro model, and went Comp based on available inventory in the triangle area of NC. Overall, I think the Comp has been a great ride and price point.

I got this bike because we joined the school bike team and didn't want to race on an enduro bike. I was worried it would not be any fun on downhills because it was xc but it actually is crazy good. The weight is amazing. The brakes are better than code rs. The tires are so grippy and you can really lean into them and the suspension uses travel when you need to but when you don't it is super supportive. It is a little bit less powerful on steep downhills that need that slack head angle and pizza rotors. The one issue is the shifter seems to be holding the rest of the bike back, and a remote lockout would make it a lot faster but overall a solid bike.

Habe das Epic Evo Comp in L (bei 178cm/87cm) und die Sitzposition passt mir sehr gut. Das Fahrverhalten ist ein Träumenchen und die Bremsen packen wunderbar zu. Einzig beim bergauf pedalieren macht sich die Federung etwas (!) bemerkbar; sperren des Dämpfers hilft aber diesen kleinen Effekt zu eliminieren. Die Reifen-/Laufradkombination ließ sich problemlos auf tubeless umrüsten. Auch mit einer 08/15-Pumpe (SKS airkompressor) mit kleinem Kolben sind die Reifen sofort aufgesprungen. Negativ: Die Griffe kann ich nur mit Handschuhen benutzen, ohne finde ich das Griffgefühl unangenehm. Von daher werden die noch getauscht.

Eigentlich ein 5 Sterne Kandidat, im großen und ganzen sehr schön durchdachtes Bike...ABER: Warum ich allerdings nach zwei, drei Ausfahrten im Schnee, Rost auf Kette und Ritzel habe, lässt sich m.M. nach nur durch minderwertige Materialien erklären. Sowas kenne ich eigentlich nur von den 5€ Ketten aus dem Baumarkt, in dem Preissegment sollte sowas aber nicht passieren... Ich hoffe das Bike hält nicht noch mehr solche unangenehmen Überraschungen bereit!

I'm primarily a cross country rider and purchased this bike with the intent to improve my climbing ability and enjoy the descents even more and this bike meets both criteria. Pedaling on the climbs is so much more efficient and the agility and handling by far exceeds the performance of my previous bike....thoroughly enjoying this bike on some challenging trails.

This bike is so good, I bought two. At first the steering seemed a little weird compared to my hardtail Epic. Plus, it's not a pure racer like the HT. But after a few rides I became accustomed to its handling. Now I can't imagine anything better. SRAMS suspension stays stiff and firm on climbs (no bobbing) and smooths out the rough stuff superbly. Only weak point are the Jaguwire cable housings that tend to split and crack in extreme desert temperatures. I swapped mine out for Shimano XTR housings (derailleur and seat post) which entailed removing fork and bottom bracket in the process, a fairly simple and straight forward affair. Perfect bike for everyday use on any terrain.

I just finished riding Slickrock Trail on my Evo Comp and loved it. It climbed, descended, and handled everything the trail threw at it. It is one fast bike. I'm definitely glad I bought it.

It is very fast, handles well, very light, climbs easily and descends like you are flying