
Specialized Epic Evo Expert Features
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.
At a Glance
- 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.
- 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 29-millimeter internal-width hookless rim, and maximize strength, ride quality, and durability while keeping weight to a minimum.
Component Specifications
| 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 34.9, Steel Bolt |
| Fork | Rockshox SID Select+, Charger 2 RL Damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel |
| Rear Shock | RockShox SID LUXE Select+, Rx XC Tune, Two Position, Rebound Adjust, 190x40mm |
| Shift Levers | SRAM X01 Eagle, trigger, 12-speed |
| Rear Derailleur | Sram X01 Eagle, 12-speed |
| Cassette | Sram XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 Eagle Alloy, DUB, 165/170/175mm, 32t |
| Chain Rings | 32T |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded |
| Rims | Roval Control, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 28h |
| Front Hub | DT Swiss 350, 6-bolt, 15mm Thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 28h straight -pull |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 350 straight-pull, 6-bolt, DT Swiss Star Ratchet, 12x148mm thru axle, XD freehub body, 28h straight-pull |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Comp Race |
| Front Tire | Specialized Ground Control, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35 |
| Rear Tire | Specialized Ground Control, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35 |
| Inner Tubes | Specialized Turbo Tube |
| Front Brake | SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor |
| Rear Brake | SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor |
| Stem | Alloy Trail Stem, 35mm bar bore |
| Handlebars | Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm, 760mm wide |
| Grips | Specialized Trail Grips |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails |
| Seatpost | SEAT POST, A-PRO, MANIC, 22-XPMCMOP-100/125/150-011,FORGED,6066-T6 ,2-BOLT,30.9, 100/125/150 TRAVEL, OFFSET 0MM,310/361/425MM,SCM435,ZINC FINISH BOLT |
Specialized Epic Evo Expert
| Bike/Frame Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 603 mm | 593 mm | 597 mm | 611 mm | 629 mm |
| Reach | 380 mm | 406 mm | 436 mm | 460 mm | 485 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 438 mm | 438 mm | 438 mm | 438 mm | 438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1106 mm | 1132 mm | 1164 mm | 1194 mm | 1227 mm |
| Bike Standover Height | 760 mm | 779 mm | 781 mm | 793 mm | 804 mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 375 mm | 400 mm | 430 mm | 470 mm | 520 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5° | 74.8° | 74.5° | 74.5° | 74.5° |
| Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 536 mm | 567 mm | 602 mm | 629 mm | 659 mm |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 95 mm | 100 mm | 115 mm | 135 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.5° | 66.5° | 66.5° | 66.5° | 66.5° |
| BB Height | 326 mm | 336 mm | 336 mm | 336 mm | 336 mm |
| BB Drop | 46 mm | 36 mm | 36 mm | 36 mm | 36 mm |
| Trail | 114 mm | 114 mm | 114 mm | 114 mm | 114 mm |
| Fork Length, Full | 530 mm | 530 mm | 530 mm | 530 mm | 530 mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Front Center | 672 mm | 697 mm | 729 mm | 759 mm | 792 mm |