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2023 Epic EVO

4.8

6 Reviews

Remember when cross country didn’t always involve a starting gun? So do we.And, while…

Product Details

Remember when cross country didn’t always involve a starting gun? So do we.

And, while it’ll never turn down a number plate, Epic EVO is well-acquainted with the fact that the next ridgeline makes a perfectly good finish line too, offering an incredible combination of pedaling efficiency and impressive trail-taming capability to get you there faster.

While the Epic EVO sees a seemingly modest 20-millimeter increase in suspension travel up front over its Epic stablemate and just 10-millimeters out back, we’ve worked overtime to make sure it’s been implemented in a way that’ll have you saying ‘Whoa!’ as soon as you hit your first stretch of singletrack.

Meticulously engineered to retain as much of the Epic’s standard-setting efficiency as possible, the EVO’s new suspension kinematics work in concert with our Rx XC shock tune to ensure you're able to make the absolute most out of every inch of travel on tap, while still offering increased anti-squat characteristics for improved pedaling efficiency.

With plenty of practice at staying ahead of the curve, the Epic EVO now lays claim to the most capable iteration of our Progressive XC Geometry ever to grace an Epic. It’s also more versatile than ever thanks to a new flip chip-equipped rear end that allows riders to adjust headtube angle and bottom bracket height to easily customize the Epic EVO’s handling characteristics.

Epic EVO’s flyweight FACT 11m carbon frame features heavy-hitting SRAM components and RockShox suspension for a package tailor-made for making miles disappear faster than ever.

Flip It To Rip It: Tune the ride of the Epic EVO’s FACT 11m carbon frame to match your preferred handling characteristics with flip-chip simplicity that allows riders to reduce the EVO’s headtube angle by half a degree while lowering bottom bracket height by 10 millimeters.
The Reba RL doles out travel with a steady hand courtesy of RockShox's Motion Control damper, while SoloAir adjustability makes dialing in suspension performance a breeze.
SRAM’s NX Eagle drivetrain is the benchmark for affordable high performance, delivering crisp shifting and a massive 450% gear range.

Technical Specifications

Frameset

Frame

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

Seat Binder

Specialized Alloy, 34.9mm

Suspension

Rear Shock

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

Fork

RockShox Reba RL, Motion Control damper, Solo Air, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 120mm of travel

Brakes

Front Brake

SRAM Level T hydraulic disc, 2-Piston Caliper, 180mm rotor

Rear Brake

SRAM Level T hydraulic disc, 2-Piston Caliper, 180mm rotor

Drivetrain

Shift Levers

SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t

Chain

SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

Crankset

SRAM X1000 Eagle, DUB, 170/175mm 32T

Chainrings

32T

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

Wheels & Tires

Rims

Specialized Alloy, Tubeless Ready, 29mm internal width, 28h

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

Spokes

Stainless, 14g

Front Tire

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

Rear Tire

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

Inner Tubes

Standard, Presta valve

Cockpit

Stem

Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

Handlebars

Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 31.8mm, 760mm wide

Grips

Specialized Trail Grips

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

SeatPost

TranzX Dropper, 30.9mm, XS-SM: 100mm, M: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm

Weight

12.72kg (28 lb, .7 oz)

Weight Size

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colourway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

	XS	S	M	L	XL
Crank Length	165mm	170mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	760mm	760mm	760mm	760mm	760mm
Stem Length	60mm	60mm	60mm	60mm	60mm
Saddle Width	155mm	155mm	143mm	143mm	143mm
Seatpost Length	100mm	125mm	125mm	150mm	150mm
BB Height	336mm	336mm	336mm	326mm	336mm
Chainstay Length	438mm	438mm	438mm	438mm	438mm
Seat Tube Length	470mm	375mm	400mm	520mm	430mm
Stack	611mm	603mm	593mm	629mm	597mm
Trail	114mm	114mm	114mm	114mm	114mm
BB Drop	36mm	36mm	36mm	36mm	46mm
Fork Length, Full	530mm	530mm	530mm	530mm	530mm
Reach	436mm	460mm	485mm	380mm	406mm
Seat Tube Angle	74.5°	74.5°	74.5°	75.5°	74.8°
Wheelbase	1164mm	1194mm	1227mm	1106mm	1132mm
Bike Standover Height	779mm	781mm	793mm	804mm	760mm
Fork Rake/Offset	44mm	44mm	44mm	44mm	44mm
Head Tube Length	95mm	100mm	115mm	135mm	95mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal	567mm	602mm	629mm	659mm	536mm
Front Center	697mm	729mm	759mm	792mm	672mm
Head Tube Angle	66.5°	66.5°	66.5°	66.5°	66.5°

Rider Reviews

4.8

6 Reviews

12/20/2023

La bici de XC perfecta. Rápida, divertida bajando. No busques más

Desde el primeros km notas que es una bici muy capaz. Tiene una eficacia de pedaleo como una xc pura y con una postura mas cómoda. sube prácticamente igual que una xc radical. Y bajando es donde mas te va a sorprender, vengo de una specialized enduro y no hay tanta diferencia, es mas la ligereza y aplomo que tiene no deja de sorprender y con menos peso!. Para mi es la bici perfecta para la montaña ya que combina el subir y bajar muy bien y disfrutando mucho pero que mucho de la bici.

Name:: Javier

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05/26/2023

Excelente

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Name:: Rafael I.

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05/21/2023

Excellent bike. did 100 miles on this bike

Excellent bike. I am dialed in on the bike. did 100 miles race to the sun. I could have gone further than the finish line. light weight and fast. I can only criticize the small chain ring 32T is too small at some areas I was just spinning without acceleration; however chain ring can easily be upgraded. The wheelbase is excellent it easily rolls over obstacles.

Name:: Eric M.

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05/18/2023

Rides like magic but heavier than expected & NX sucks

Riding as first full suspension bike, has enabled riding things I wouldn't have contemplated tackling before. Barely use the rear lockout while climbing, and front/rear balance is A+ once shocks properly tuned. Cross shopped w. Canyon Lux, SC Blur, Orbea Oiz, and am very satisfied with this frameset for this price. One down side is total weight, at 12.2kg (L). Tires 880g ea., with 200g tubes, 340g bar. Swapouts saved 800g for ~$150, & could prob' go much lighter w. cassette & ditching drop-post (find I use it less than on my hardtail). Gradually getting used to SRAM Eagle NX clunky shifting after lifetime of Shimano XT, so will likely swap at some point. Overall very pleased w. frame & handling. Just wish they would've put some lighter parts on it from the get-go. But, at least I can replace components as they wear out (or as I can afford!)

Name:: Paul

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04/03/2023

Fast handling

I also ride a Specialized Chisel and find this bike as fast a handling bike as the HT, despite a pretty long wheel base. Specialized wanted a fast cross country bike and thats exactly what you get. Not a plush suspension, but it takes the hits and saves your butt. Light as well, hard to find s sub 30 lbs FS these days, this is it right out of the box.

Name:: Steve

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03/08/2023

Esperienza straordinaria

Utilizzo la Epic Evo soprattutto in Appennino Reggiano, dal 2021, Anche nella prima collina l'equilibrio e la flessibilità d'uso di questa bici velocissima da crossmountain è straordinaria: puoi salire con efficienza e leggerezza per i single trek più impegnativi e pendenti poi quando arrivi in cima abbassi la sella telescopica e la Epic Evo diventa un razzo con limiti davvero altissimi e sempre molto sicuro. Sul Crinale Appenninico ho percorso tratti molto impegnativi della Via Matildica del Volto Santo e del sentiero 00, superando anche i 2.000 metri di quota, senza paura e con un mezzo leggero e facile da portare, anche per lunghi tratti. Su asfalto è scorrevole ed efficiente. Grazie al telaio completamente in carbonio ed alle sospensioni molto efficaci è un mezzo confortevole che permette lunghe maratone di fuori strada anche di 80 km, in una sola giornata.

Name:: Marcello N.

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