Specialized 2023 Epic EVO

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.

Specialized 2023 Epic EVO

Frame

Colour: Satin Harvest Gold/Black & Satin Midnight Shadow/Silver Dust/Pearl
Frame: FACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 110mm of travel
Fork: RockShox Reba RL, Motion Control damper, Solo Air, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 120mm of travel
Shock: RockShox DELUXE Select+, Rx XC Tune, Two Position, Rebound Adjust, 190x40mm

Drivetrain

Crankset: SRAM X1000 Eagle, DUB, 170/175mm 32T
Pedals:
Chain: SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded
Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Front Derailleur: NA
Derailleur Shifter: SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
Freewheel/Cassette: SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t

Wheels

Tyres: [F] and [R] Specialized Ground Control, GRID Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35
Wheels/Rims: Specialized Alloy, Tubeless Ready, 29mm internal width, 28h
Hubs: [F] Specialized alloy, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h [R] Specialized alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 6-bolt, 148mmx12mm thru-axle, 28h

Braking System

Brakes: [F] and [R] SRAM Level T hydraulic disc, 2-Piston Caliper, 180mm rotor

Other

Handlebar: Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 31.8mm, 760mm wide
Stem: Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
Saddle: Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Seat Post: TranzX Dropper, 30.9mm, XS-SM: 100mm, M: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm

Specialized 2023 Epic EVO