So I was instantly comfortable on the Epic Evo. It is an excellent pairing for fast-paced trail duties that I had ridden on my own bikes. Tyres: The tyres are a combination of Specialized’s Ground Control and Fast Trak. You also get S-Works carbon handlebars and an S-Works Power saddle. Again, like the AXS drivetrain, it’s a luxury rather than a necessity. Maintenance and Frame ProtectionĬockpit: The star of the cockpit is the wireless RockShox Reverb AXS seatpost. It is noticeable when a bike company has simply sized up their test size without much thought. It may or may not be attributable to this attention to detail but as a rider who fits an extra-large frame, the Specialized XL always feels just right. They optimise the carbon layup and stress test each frame size to ensure that they each perform the same. Specialized go to great lengths to make sure the experience across the size curve is uniform. Optimized SizingĪ consideration for short and tall riders. These measurements include frame, shock, hanger, axle, and bolts. The S-Works Evo Fact 12m frame weighs 1659 grams while the Epic Evo Pro FACT 11m frame weights 1757 grams. Yes, I know what you’re thinking but mountain bikes are not all about weight, the Epic still pedals more efficiently. Without the Brain system, the Epic Evo frame is actually a couple hundred grams lighter than the race-orientated Epic frame. The S-Works frame is constructed from FACT 12m carbon materials while the rest of the carbon frames in the range make use of FACT 11m carbon for the same stiffness and weight gains as the current S-Works frames. Right: The new Epic Evo frame profile versus the previous Epic Evo. The Evo also has a FlipChip to steepen the angles by half a degree and bring the bottom bracket up by 6mm to sharpen the handling and increase clearance. The seat angle has been steepened by ¾ of a degree to improve pedalling efficiency. Combined with a lower bottom bracket height, the new Evo is set to be more composed on the trails. The Evo’s 66.5-degree head angle is one-degree slacker than the new Epic and two degrees over the previous Evo. Your local bike shop should be able to replicate the Epic EVO components on a new Epic for you. If you do really want the Epic EVO components but on an Epic frame with a Brain, the new Epic is approved to take a 120mm fork as the front triangles are identical across the two models. In fact, there are no proprietary designs or parts on the Epic Evo frame meaning any bike shop can fully service the bike. The shock has undergone Specialized’s custom Rx tuning but, unlike the Brain shock, you can have it serviced by your local suspension mechanic. The Brain system has been swapped for a metric shock. To the casual observers, the most notable changes from the Epic are the separation of the shock from the seat stay via an additional link and the absence of the Brain system. The front triangle is the same as the Epic but the rear is a unique design specifically tailored to the Evo’s broader riding style. The Epic Evo is designed around an all-new 110mm suspension system which pairs with a 120mm travel fork.
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