Epic 8 EVO Expert

I had the previous editions of the FSR Stumpjumper and Epic bikes I was seeking something that would be a fast fun XC bike and one that would be able to descend with confidence. Living in southern Arizona our trails are mostly rocky with some nice flowy sections mixed in. The Epic 8 Evo fits the bill great pedaling bike handles the trail like an XC bike climbs well and then when things get chunky, rough and the terrain points downward the bike gives me the confidence to attack the trail due to the meaty tires and great 4 piston brakes. I have since sold both my FSR Stimpjumper and Epic as this is really the only bike I need for the type of riding that I enjoy. Love the AXS transmission and I chose the Expert over the Pro because I felt that the set it and forget it simplicity of the Fox fork and shock on the Expert was what I was looking for than the multiple dials and switches on the Pro's Fox suspension set up.

I was looking for a bike capable enough to attack rougher terrain but efficient enough for big days. I'm in Northwest AR and the trails are rocky with constant punchy climbs followed by speedy descents with a variety of trail features. I've always leaned towards bikes with 130-140mm of travel because of their geo and how they ride on jumps and in more technical situations. However, I find they start feeling sluggish for rides over 2 hours. The Epic EVO fixes this! The bike is plenty capable to tackle what trail bikes are designed for, but efficient enough for long rides and even XC racing. I have a wheelset with Grid Trail tires for when I'm riding places like Lake Leatherwood or Huntley Gravity Park. If I'm going out for an Epic adventure I stick with the stock wheels and tires. I'm going to use the cliched term of 'quiver killer' because I'm not riding any other bike in my garage right now. The Epic EVO covers it all!

LO PRIMERO QUE ME LLAMO LA ATENCION FUE LO LIMPIO QUE SE VE Y SU COLOR DE PINTURA, ASI COMO LA IMEGEN, RADIA QUE TIENE UN EXCELENTE MANEJO, Y COMODIDAD PARA LARGAS DISTANCIAS

If you want to cover a lot of ground fast, and do it with style, this is the bike. Up, down, flat- whatever the terrain, this bike handles it with pop, and is playful. It is very efficient to pedal, and responds well to rider input. The more active you are as a rider, the better the bike feels, especially in technical terrain. It jumps surprisingly well, but it is not to be confused with a mini-enduro bike. That said, the geometry on this bike means it is composed when the trail gets a little spicy.

This bike does it all! if you want to spend all day climbing and descending this is the bike for you. I live in Park City Utah, and I could race XC, Spend laps in the lift served bike park, or just ride with friends and feel great on this one bike. 130/120 travel, 4 piston brakes, and 200mm front rotor all under 26.5 pounds yes please!