Specialized Epic Evo XT Exclusive Carbon Wheel Mountain Bike

Why We Like The Specialized Epic Evo XT Exclusive Carbon Wheel Mountain Bike

Maintaining the efficiency of its sibling, the Epic, while ramping up its capability, the Epic Evo is a weapon for aggressive cross-country riding. The Epic Evo sports 110mm of FSR suspension and is designed to be equipped with a 120mm fork, boosting the travel in the front by 20mm and the rear by 10mm over the more race-focused Epic for more capability all over the mountain. Compared to the Epic, the Epic Evo has longer and slacker geometry across the board to better accommodate aggressive riding. The 66.5-degree head tube angle gives us more confidence on steeper trails, and the flip chip on the rear shock slackens out the bottom bracket height and head tube angle even further for big days. The Epic Evo is finished off with two water bottle mounts in the front triangle, integrated frame protection, SRAM´s UDH, and internal cable routing.

The Shimano XT Exclusive Carbon Wheel build of the Specialized Epic Evo was hand-picked by our Gearhead® Experts and sports a reliable 12-speed drivetrain, and upgraded carbon fiber rims. The FACT 11m carbon fiber frame is made with premium carbon fiber to ensure a durable, lightweight, and stiff frame. Shimano´s XT drivetrain is known for being precise and equips us with a huge gear range for getting up any technical climb. Four heavy-duty stopping power, we fitted this build with Shimano XT 4-piston brakes to give us all the stopping power we need, while the Specialized Control and Fast Trak tires ensure low rolling resistance and grip all over the mountain. This build is equipped with a RockShox SID Ultimate Race Day, 3-position, 120mm fork for a race-worthy suspension performance, giving us a highly-tunable fork with a 3-position lockout for efficiency when climbing. The RockShox Super Deluxe+ easily handles big hits as we pound down the singletrack and comes with tons of tuning adjustments to get it just right. Lastly, upgraded Reynolds TR249 carbon fiber rims and TR3 hubs equip us with top-tier handling and trail performance.

*Due to a high demand in the global supply chain and bike industry since the start of the pandemic, material weight and exact components are subject to change. We are working diligently to keep tech specs updated, and any adjustments will be of equal or better spec level. If you have any questions, reach out to a Gearhead by chatting online or calling 1-888-276-7130.

Details

• Cross-country bike with a trail bike attitude and an exclusive build
• 110mm of FSR suspension blends race genetics with descending capability
• FACT 11m carbon fiber frame is light, stiff, and has snappy handling
• RockShox Deluxe Select+ rear shock is supportive and highly tunable
• Shimano XT 12-speed drivetrain is known for it´s precision
• RockShox SID Ultimate fork has a 3-Position lockout for climbing efficiency
• Shimano XT 4-piston brakes keep us under control when we get too rowdy
• Reynolds TR249 carbon fiber rims and TR3 hubs for exceptional performance and handling
• Specialized Fast Trak/Ground Control tires offer a low weight and low rolling resistance
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Tech Specs

Frame Material

carbon fiber

Suspension

FSR

Rear Shock

RockShox Deluxe Select+

Rear Travel

110mm

Fork

RockShox SID Ultimate Race Day, 3-Position, 29in, Boost

Front Travel

120mm

Shifters

Shimano XT, SL-M8100, 12-speed

Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT, RD-M8100, 12-speed

ISCG Tabs

integrated chain guide

Crankset

Shimano XT, FC-M8100, 12-speed

Chainring Sizes

32t

Bottom Bracket

Shimano XT, BB-MT800

Cassette

Shimano XT, CS-M8100, 12-speed

Cassette Range

10-51t

Chain

Shimano XT/Ultegra, 12-speed

Brakeset

[front, rear] Shimano XT, BR-M8120

Brake Type

4-piston

Rotors

[front, rear] Shimano XT SM-RT86, 180mm, 6-Bolt

Handlebar

Gradient MTB, 35mm, alloy

Handlebar Rise

25mm

Handlebar Width

800mm

Grips

XC Race

Stem

Specialized Gradient, 35mm

Stem Length

50mm

Saddle

Specialized Bridge Sport

Seatpost Travel

[extra small, small] 100mm, [medium] 125mm, [large, extra large] 150mm

Wheelset

[front, rear] Reynolds TR249 28h, carbon fiber, TSS, 29in

Hubs

[front, rear] Reynolds TR3 Mountain, 28h, Microspline, XD freehubs

Front Axle

15 x 110mm Boost

Rear Axle

12 x 148mm Boost

Tire Clearance

[rear] 2.5in

Tires

[front] Specialized Ground Control, CONTROL, 2Bliss, T5, [rear] Fast Trak, Grid, 2Bliss, T7

Tire Size

[front, rear] 29 x 2.35in

Pedals

not included

Extras

chainstay protector, internal cable routing, SRAM UDH compatible, 2 water bottle mounts, Flip Chip

Activity

cross-country

Manufacturer Warranty

limited 2 year (limited lifetime with registration within first 90 days)