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2021 Epic EVO Expert

4.6

17 Reviews

Looking for a bike that soars as well as it sprints? Look no further than the Epic…

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Looking for a bike that soars as well as it sprints? Look no further than the Epic EVO Expert.

Wheels up or head down, the Epic EVO Expert's masterful blending of inspired handling, capable geometry and laser-focused pedaling efficiency makes sure no rider ever has to make the decision between fast and fun.

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 Rx XC Tune customized suspension front and rear 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 Epic EVO's handling characteristics.

SRAM's high-flying X01 Eagle group handles shifting duties, while RockShox's SID Select+ is firmly in charge of takeoffs and landings with it's capable Charger 2 RL damper.

  • 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 steepen the EVO’s headtube angle by half a degree while raising the bottom bracket height by six millimeters.

  • Suspension up front comes courtesy of RockShox's SID Select+ 120-millimeter fork, featuring their Charger 2 RL Damper with two-postion compression adjustment for impressive pedaling efficiency while the DebonAir spring offers easy tuning and consistent feel throughout the entire range of travel.

  • X-Fusion's Manic dropper post offers infinitely adjustable travel via it's slick shifter-stye remote lever for hassle-free operation when things get dicey.

  • Descending from a long World Cup lineage, hand-built Roval Control Carbon wheels feature a modern 25-millimeter internal-width hookless rim, and maximize strength, ride quality, and durability while keeping weight to a minimum.

Technical Specifications

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ACCESSORIES

SWAT

SWAT EMT Cage-Mount Tool

DRIVETRAIN

Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed

Shift Levers

SRAM X01 Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

Cassette

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

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Crankset

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

Chainrings

32T

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

WHEELS

Rims

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

Front Hub

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

Rear Hub

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

Spokes

DT Swiss Competition Race

Front Tire

Ground Control, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

Rear Tire

Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON? compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

Inner Tubes

Presta, 60mm valve

Suspension

Rear Shock

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

Fork

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

BRAKES

Front Brake

SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

Rear Brake

SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

COCKPIT

Handlebars

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

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

Tape

Specialized Trail Grips

Stem

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

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Comp, Cromoly rails

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

* 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

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XSSMLXL
Crank Length165mm170mm175mm175mm175mm
Seatpost Length310mm361mm361mm425mm425mm
Handlebar Width750mm750mm750mm750mm750mm
Stem Length60mm60mm60mm60mm60mm
Saddle Width155mm155mm143mm143mm143mm
Stack603mm593mm597mm611mm629mm
Reach380mm406mm436mm460mm485mm
Head Tube Length95mm95mm100mm115mm135mm
Head Tube Angle66.5°66.5°66.5°66.5°66.5°
BB Height326mm336mm336mm336mm336mm
BB Drop46mm36mm36mm36mm36mm
Trail114mm114mm114mm114mm114mm
Fork Length, Full530mm530mm530mm530mm530mm
Fork Rake/Offset44mm44mm44mm44mm44mm
Front Center672mm697mm729mm759mm792mm
Chainstay Length438mm438mm438mm438mm438mm
Wheelbase1106mm1132mm1164mm1194mm1227mm
Bike Standover Height760mm779mm781mm793mm804mm
Seat Tube Length375mm400mm430mm470mm520mm
Seat Tube Angle75.5°74.8°74.5°74.5°74.5°
Top Tube Length, Horizontal536mm567mm602mm629mm659mm
Geometry

Manual Downloads

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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual Addendum: Riding With Kids
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Tire Pressure and Handlebar Grips Addendum
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Trainer Usage Addendum to the Bicycle Owner's Manual
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2019 Rider/Bike Weight Limits and Terrain Conditions
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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (All Languages)
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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (Chinese Simplified)
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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (English)
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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (Japanese)
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2021 EPIC EVO - USER MANUAL - ENGLISH
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2017 FSR Tool Kit User Manual
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2021 EPIC EVO - USER MANUAL - FRENCH
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2021 EPIC EVO - USER MANUAL - GERMAN
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2021 EPIC EVO - USER MANUAL - CZECH
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2021 EPIC EVO - USER MANUAL - POLISH
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2021 Epic Evo User Manual

Rider Reviews

4.6

17 Reviews

 

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Arrivo da una Epic Comp 2014 e devo dire che questa Epic Evo e' un'altra storia. Geometria tutta diversa. Una bici praticamente completa e la mancanza del Brain non si sente proprio. E' una bici che consiglio e la considero definitiva (almeno per me)! Unica pecca i freni. I dischi da cambiare


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Andrea S.

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yes

2021, Blue, upgraded, 22.6 lbs, S Works Fast Track 2.3's, XO1 cranks/cassette XX1 chain, Eagle 36t Chainring, GX cranks came on it with X1 stamped on them?? SID Ultamate Forks Blue, (forks are amazing) I needed more steer tube to get Shifter/brakes above top tube, so I cut the stem an inch higher, works now, Syncros Hixton bars integrated stem, Charge Titanium rail saddle much longer, Crank Bros Carbon Seat Post, Crank Bros Eggbeaters, some of the parts came off my 2018 Epic I sold. Bike is great, more bike then I need, but it sure is fun to ride for an old fart of 75, I need all the advantages I can get, gives most of the younguns fits trying to keep up..4th Epic, best yet..Thank you Specialized..


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Dyno D.

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Great long term bike

Mine is a 2018 model which is very similar except it only has 100mm of travel front and back. It now has 3,340 miles on it according to Garmin Connect. It used to get a lot of trail work until I hurt my shoulder. It still gets some trail work on the novice trails but is mostly used on a mix of sand trails, mixed trails and pavement. The only problem I've had with the bike is when the derailleur hanger got caught on a metal piece on a trail. I've replaced the tires once and it gets an annual check up. I'm not a lightweight but the frame has not had any problems and I check regularly. Okay I have a thing for stairs. Given how it has been used, and sometimes abused, this has been one of my great all time bikes. And I've had a lot of bikes. Three thumbs up!


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Wannaride

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Better than i had hoped for.

Have about 500 miles on it now with about a couple dozen rides, and it still impresses me every time i ride it, super fast, great handling, loves to climb, and bombs the down, best biking investment i've ever made. Happy i purchased it.


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Stretch

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Missile Terra Aria

Devo essere sincero,anni fà ho avuto 2 bici specialized ,mai trovato a mio agio sià con la strada (tarmac) che con la mtb (stumpjumper fsr),vendute dopo pochissimo!!!.....ebbene con la epic evo ragazzi qui siamo di fronte ad una bici perfetta!leggera,maneggevole e in salita si difende benissimo!però il suo terreno è la discesa!non voglio fare lo' sborone,ma ho segnato già diversi kom,cosa che prima con la spark non riuscivo!l'unica pecca per me sono i freni sram che non sono all'altezza,infatti li sostituirò con degli shimano xt......voto 10 promossa!!!e di brutto!!!!! ps a breve farò tuning alle sospensioni......


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Roberto

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Missile Terra Aria

Devo essere sincero,anni f? ho avuto 2 bici specialized ,mai trovato a mio agio si? con la strada (tarmac) che con la mtb (stumpjumper fsr),vendute dopo pochissimo!!!.....ebbene con la epic evo ragazzi qui siamo di fronte ad una bici perfetta!leggera,maneggevole e in salita si difende benissimo!però il suo terreno è la discesa!non voglio fare lo' sborone,ma ho segnato gi? diversi kom,cosa che prima con la spark non riuscivo!l'unica pecca per me sono i freni sram che non sono all'altezza,infatti li sostituirò con degli shimano xt......voto 10 promossa!!!e di brutto!!!!! ps a breve farò tuning alle sospensioni......


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Roberto

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La migliore e versatile Epic di sempre

Sono rimasto colpito dalla guidabilit?, giocosit? e versatilit? d'impiego di questa Epic Evo. Provengo da una Epic Sworks 2018 che non mi ha dato mai problemi col brain ma per essere guidata al meglio bisognava essere sempre all'attacco, ovviamente é un top di gamma da gara che non ammette indecisioni o errori di traiettoria. Questa Epic Evo permette tanto di più anche errori di traiettoria e l'angolo sterzo aperto con il telescopico e le sospensioni morbide copiano e perdonano tutto regalando emozioni ad ogni discesa o salto. La migliore Epic di sempre per me!


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Giuseppe Z.

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So far so good. Except....

I sold my 2019 stumpy for something more pedal friendly with capability of descending. To be completely honest, I haven't had a chance since its winter to really test everything. I wanted to comment because of the handlebars. There is no way you can ensure the gear lever does not hit the top tube with the stock handlebars. I had to buy a riser bar, nothing too crazy, to make sure it clears in the case of a crash. I think this is a major oversight. Someone reviewed their large having this issue as well (mine is XL). Just beware. Other than that, I love everything else. I also love that I can almost completely lock out the suspension so it picks up speed in a hurry. Once this weather breaks, Ill hit the trails and see how it does.


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Kenny

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fantastica

arrivo da 20 anni di scalpel, ma questo è un'altro mondo; molto molto divertente, si guida più rilassati e quindi più riposati. In salita copia perfettamente il terreno, senza sentire la necessit? di bloccarla, in discesa poi è un vero missile.


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Enzo

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Eccezivonale

Utilizzo la mtb x escursionismo, ottimo prodotto su ogni punto di vista Una favola guidarla


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Pietro

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Can't stop smiling when I ride it...

My 2021 Epic Evo Expert is super fun. I rode an Ibis Ripley for 5 years and I can honestly say, that this Epic Evo is in many ways, a way funner bike. Yeah, I know funner is not a word, but this bike shouldn't ride as well as is does either, so it's fitting. The bike rides better than the geometry suggests. I half expected a harsh, semi-twitchy ride that climbed okay and descended a little better than a hard tail. Instead, it's a natural climber and a semi-rowdy but stable descender that soaks up all but chunkiest rocks and large drops. At high speed, the bike is predictable and confident. It goes where you point it when cornering and the carbon wheels feel tiff but compliant. The lack of overall weight lends to snappy responses and long climbs are less painful. My only gripe is that the top tube and handlebar are at approximately the same height, so if you tip or crash, and the bars twist, the pointy part of the rear shifter slams directly against the top tube. The stem can't be raised anymore and changing the angle of the shifter doesn't help, so I don't see a way to fix it, other than applying protective tape/rubber on the top tube, which I've done. Now, I don't know if this applies to all frame sizes, so you might check if it's a real concern. Personally, this would not stop me from buying this bike, because of how great it feels. For reference, I'm 5'10"", 180lbs and the Large feels perfect.


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Lazer

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An extremely versatile rocket

I used to have an 2019 epic evo comp, upgraded to this model. It is a feather in comparison. Lots of fun downhill though it is twitchier than a Stumpjumper which is fully expected. From a certain point of view, that's a plus. This bike is very capable and yet makes any trail interesting. I love being able to really fully lock suspensions which makes this bike even better of a ascender. Every single newton I produce goes into the wheels.


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Walt

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Awesome ride, when it's not broken

Bought the 2019 Epic Evo Expert. It was the greatest ride ever, but the rear shock needed service after just one year. After weeks of waiting, got the bike back, and the suspension linkage blew apart in the first week, cracking the frame in three places. Specialized hasn't replaced anything yet, so I have been unable to ride for months. What good is a lifetime warranty if they can't offer you a comparable replacement? Five stars for ride quality. One star for durability. Negative stars for Specialized's rider support. (They tried to offer me a hardtail as a replacement.)


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Rm

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very Fast

This bike is an amazing climber and descender, the components work great and the suspension is perfect. i cant find a single thing wrong with the bike


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Bode W.

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Way more than a race bike, thank God!

I've ridden many variations of Epics of the years, love this one way more than others. Better feeling downhill, still blitzes up and it's light and nimble. The geometry is right on as is the spec for multiple styles of trails. I always swap for a carbon low rise bar and different stem to absorb a bit more vibration and a slightly more poppy ride. Great fun!


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J R.

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Hell yeah! Finally the perfect bike arrives.

Race on Saturday, shred All day endurance ride Sunday, train/ride all week. Rinse repeat. This bike does it all except crazy downhill trails. Buy this bike (sight unseen if needed) before there is none left to buy. It is going to be 2021 bike of the year. IMHO. FWIW: size xl W/ no pedals, w/ cage & inner tube, was 25.04 lbs.


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Mike

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The Bike is Faster than I am !

I've been a StumpJumper Rider for years, I bought the Epic in February and I am Happy I did. It renewed my wanting to ""Get Out and Ride"" attitude! Why Wait ? Probably because it is Sold Out !


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Brian D.

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