2023 Epic EVO Expert

Have it now almost a year, coming from trail bikes in the past but wan't to ride longer rides with a light bike but be able to take it in the mountains, this is the one for all. Stumpjumer is to much and to heavy for me with the riding I am doing now. I even went to ride trails in a mtb park. This is an incredible strong bike. When it gets rough i put on the Ground Controls Grid front and back. All year round i use Ground Control S-Works front with a Fast track in the back. Upgraded it with carbon handlebar and reverb axs dropper. Not changing anything before it breaks. Color is awesome.

The bike is light, the controls are so easy to use and best of all I feel so comfortable with the downhills that this a game changer for me. Ordered online and the setup was very easy.

love this bike

I’ve been mountain biking for over 30 years. My last bike before the Epic EVO Expert was a Giant Trance Comp Carbon 27.5. I wanted a 29er that was great at climbing but was worried about losing suspension travel. The Epic exceeds all of my expectations. I’m climbing as well as in my 20s and my downhill runs are comparable to those on my Trance. The Epic is the best mountain bike I’ve owned.

Climbs like a hardtail and descends like an Enduro! Ok, that’s a bit of an exaggeration, or is it..probably yes, but you see where I’m going here. This bike gives you the best of XC Racing, All Mountain, and getting nasty on that decent!

I've had my Epic Evo Expert for 1 week. Very impressed and surprised at how comfortable it feels. It's plush in the open setting and pedals effortlessly like a hardtail without needing to be locked out. I experienced some pedal bobbing until I set the suspension up to be on the firmer side for my weight. Still playing around with damping along with the contact points to dial the bike in but so far so good. Components are great also. Always liked the nice 'snap' sound of the X01 drivetrain (GX cassette). The.G2 RS brakes seem to be better than the previous G2 RSC brakes on my last bike. The RS seem to be quieter and less prone to squealing in the wet which is nice. Love the carbon Roval wheels and the Ground Control tires are surprisingly comfy without being wishy-washy. Bottom line... Specialized have 'nailed it' with this bike. The Epic Evo is balanced, poised and contemporary. Ticks every box. Very happy chappy :)

I was riding an old (2002) S-Works 26" alloy framed bike and it served me well, but I knew it was time for a change. The dealer let me ride an Epic on my local trails to see what it was like and I fell in love. Not only the 29" wheels, but also the geometry was way different. Since I'm not racing, the race Epic wasn't as appropriate as the Epic Evo for my riding. I'd never spent so much on a bike purchase, but I have no regrets - best bike I've ever ridden!

I love this bike. I owned an Epic hardtail prior to this and loved it too however I wanted to get a full suspension so I tried a longer travel and really missed the sleek and lighter profile of my Epic. This Epic Evo ended up being perfect for me. Its super light and is really fun to ride. FYI- I tried a NON- SRAM rear Cassette on a ride thinking that AXS specific components were kind of gimmicky and wouldn't really make a difference but I was wrong. It wasn't terrible but made clanky noises on shifts so I went back to a AXS specific combination and it was amazingly quiet. Just thought I would pass that information on. Perfect bike for my trails. Highly recommend. The Specialized Mirror seats are awesome too for an upgrade.

I had an earlier (2015) Epic (pure Cross Country) and really loved how nimble it was. But as I began to go a bit chunkier on the trail, I felt I needed something stouter. I went to the Stumpy in 2019 and could do much gnarlier trails. But as time went on--and I hit 70, I was getting tired of pushing said Stumpy up hills--and I was looking more for just a good off-road fitness trainer. I purchased the Epic Expert Evo. It has been a great bike and answered my needs for something a little stouter than a Cross Country bike, but light enough to do 50 milers with some zing. Great bike. Great workmanship.