Specialized 2023 Epic EVO Comp

Lightweight yet stiff. Capable yet efficient. Fun yet focused. Hell, if Goldilocks ever wanted to drop you, our money’s on her picking an Epic EVO Comp to do the job.

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.

Keeping the Epic EVO Comp just right is a well-balanced component mix featuring powerful four-piston SRAM G2 RS brakes, an X-Fusion Manic dropper, and RockShox SID Select fork.

Specialized 2023 Epic EVO Comp

Colour: Gloss Dune White/Obsidian/Pearl and Satin Dark Navy/Dove Grey/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 SID Select, Charger RL Damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel
Shock: RockShox DELUXE Select+, Rx XC Tune, Two Position, Rebound Adjust, 190x40mm

Drivetrain

Crankset: SRAM, X1 Alloy Eagle, 12-speed
Pedals:
Chain: SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded
Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Front Derailleur: NA
Derailleur Shifter: SRAM GX, trigger, 12-speed
Freewheel/Cassette: Sram XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t

Wheels

Tyres: [F] and [R] Specialized Ground Control, GRID Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35
Wheels/Rims: Specialized 29, 27mm inner width, 28h, tubeless ready
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 G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

Other

Handlebar: Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm, 760mm wide
Stem: Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 60mm
Saddle: Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Seat Post: X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 125/150 Travel, 0mm offset
SWAT: SWAT EMT Cage-Mount Tool

Specialized 2023 Epic EVO Comp