I've owned a 2020 Epic Pro for little under a year now and definitely love everything of the bike BUT the RockShox Brain shocking. They are both deficient and they NEVER get to lock remotely as nearly as 50%. Basically you end up riding a rocking chair type of bike regardless if you're climbing. The shox work very good though on your way down...

If you want the best racing bike, with out spending the prices of an S-Works, this is it!

I have ridden the Epic Pro for a few weeks now and I have to say, it's a pretty impressive bike. I had never ridden a full suspension bike before, so I had a week or so of getting it set up and understanding the geometry, but once I did, I felt at home on the bike. It corners very precisely, there is no pedal bob and the suspension eats up just enough of the roots and bumps to keep traction and the bike moving forward. Speaking of which, this bike loves to go forward. Whether climbing or maintaining speed through the flats and corners, the bike goes. I added a 100 mm Command Post IRcc dropper post for a bit more confidence while descending and height on bunny hops and jumps. The SRAM Eagle drivetrain shifts crisp and effortless. The Pro build comes out of the box pretty much perfect.

I love the specilized epic but the rotors and the brakes have being a problem since the day i got the bike the brake pads are always touching rotor. With around 2000 km in 8 months of use i need to change the besrins of the front hub.

I got this bike expecting to have a fast cross country race bike and nothing else, just something to race on. The minute I got on this bike and took it on it's first ride it was unbelievable. I was beyond surprised on how well the bike climbed and descended but also how well it handled rough, technical, trail bike terrain. The bike has exceeded my expectations for how well it does in hard riding. I am a teenager who likes to hit big jumps, big drops, and just ride any bike hard no matter what, and this bike can do everything I want to and more with a smile on its face. Bottom line is the not only will this bike fly on race day it will also do everything else you want to off the race course!

i have the 2018 model Epic, its my first full suspension bike and has been my favorite bike ever

I'm in love with this bike I use it for racing training simply the best mountain bike I've ever had

I own and race the 2018 version of the Epic Pro (95% same as 2019). This bike is fast. While it is pricey, it is significantly cheaper than an S-Works but still very very competitive. This is a great race ready option for any privateer (like myself) or athlete trying to step their game up. The build as it is, especially for 2019 with carbon bars and seatpost, will leave little to desire for racers. This bike is definitely a race bike. If you want something efficient but still trail oriented, I would recommend the Evo model or even a Stumpjumper ST.

I've ridden and raced on the last three generations of Epics, and can hands down say that this is the best one yet. Climbs as well as the last generation, but the slacker head tube angle make rowdy, steep descents a breeze. Just as comfortable in a 90 min XCO race as it is in a backcountry endurance race. Incredibly versatile, but as fast as any XC race bike I've been on. Couldn't recommend enough.

I don't feel its fair to classify this bike as an XC bike. Why? Well simply because this thing party's harder than your uncle Stan at your cousins 6th birthday party. It goes up those hills stupid fast and goes down faster than it a short travel bike should! The new rear Brain set up is stupidly responsive as well ask inspires more and more confidence with every pedal stroke. Be careful though you will find yourself grabbing for this bike over those trail bikes more often than you think!