Specialized Epic Evo Expert Mountain Bike 2021

SPECIALIZED EPIC EVO EXPERT MOUNTAIN BIKE 2021

Combining the speed and efficiency of an XC race bike and the all-terrain abilities of a trail bike, Specialized’s Epic Evo Expert Mountain Bike is perfect for a wide range of riding. The FACT 11m carbon frame has Progressive XC Geometry, which translates roughly as longer, lower and slacker. The head angle is now 66.5° for true all-mountain capability, but by switching the Flip-Chip the bottom bracket can be raised 6mm and the head angle steepened by 0.5° if preferred. The rear end gains 10mm of travel over the standard Epic, and the front end 20mm, with the RockShox SID Select+ fork providing 120mm of terrain-taming travel. The Brain shock has also been swapped for a more standard unit that is active all the time, protecting the rider and providing traction.

Despite these changes, the Evo is still an Epic at heart, so it’s quick and efficient, but with greater capability on longer and tougher rides, making it ideal for multi-day and marathon-style races or for longer, fast days out. A dropper seatpost, 4-piston SRAM G2 RS hydraulic disc brakes and a Ground Control front tyre add the finishing touches to its credentials.

Elsewhere, SRAM’s X01 Eagle 12-speed drivetrain ensures perfect, crisp shifting across the wide 10-50 tooth cassette and the 25mm internal width Roval Control Carbon wheelset is tubeless-ready, light and stiff, offering great support to the 29” tyres.

SPECIFICATION

Frame FACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, with RockShox SID LUXE Select+, Rx XC Tune, Two Position, Rebound Adjust, 190x40mm rear shock, 110mm of travel

Fork RockShox SID Select+, Charger 2 RL Damper, DebonAir,15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm travel

Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, threaded

Stem Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

Handlebar Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp

Front Brake SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

Rear Brake SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

Brake Levers SRAM G2 RS, hydraulic disc

Front Derailleur N/A

Rear Derailleur SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed

Shift Levers SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed

Cassette SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t

Crankset SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB, 32t, XS

Front Wheel DT Swiss 350, 15x110mm spacing, 6-bolt, hub with Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, Zero bead hook, tubeless-ready, 28h rim

Rear Wheel DT Swiss 350, Star Ratchet, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing hub with Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, Zero bead hook, tubeless-ready, 28h rim

Front Tyre Specialized Ground Control, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3" clincher

Rear Tyre Specialized Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3" clincher

Saddle Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport, hollow Cr-Mo rails

Seatpost X-Fusion Manic, infinite adjustable, two-bolt head, bottom mount cable routing, remote SRL LE lever, XS-SM

Pedals Available to be purchased separately

Accessories SWAT EMT Cage-Mount Tool