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2019 Epic Expert EVO

5

4 Reviews

Ripping around between the tape is one way to worship at the altar of speed, but…

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Ripping around between the tape is one way to worship at the altar of speed, but for all the other long, fast rides or marathon races on technical terrain, there's our all-new Epic Expert EVO. Consider it a more "epic" kind of Epic.

Take a look around our office and you're going to see plenty Epics—most of them wearing dropper posts, wider tires and bars, and slightly longer forks. That's because the Epics that we're Frankensteining are not only fast off the start line, they're even better suited to masochistically long rides, multi-day stage races, and fast backcountry missions. At some point, we looked around and said to ourselves, “We should offer this bike, right out of the box, right?” So we did.

So let's dig into the details. First off, the EVO ups the fork travel from 100mm to 120mm. This gives you some relief up front while also slacking-out the front-end by one-degree to 68.5º. Next up, we added a zero-offset dropper post to give you more control on descents, but this design keeps your saddle over the BB on steep climbs. We also put some meat on the tires with a grippy 2.3" Ground Control at the front and a stiffer Fast Trak at the rear with GRID protection at the sidewalls.

The Epic EVO also features our Brain 2.0. The OG Brain changed the way the bike world looked at suspension, and oh was it good. It won races and put a flag in the ground for us as a true leader in innovation and suspension development, but we knew that we could make it better. Simple physics told us that, by moving the Brain closer to the rear axle, it would be in the most sensitive spot. And after some lengthy R&D, it's totally new. Now, it reacts seamlessly to bump forces, it has much more consistent damping performance, and finally, it integrates the hoses into the suspension links. This means that the oil paths are improved, and that creates an incredibly sleek package that outperforms anything on the market.

This is also among our first Rider-First Engineered™ MTB frames, where the tubes place complex carbon pieces in all the right places, regardless of the frame size. As a result, stiffness is increased in the front-end for a vast improvement in the ride and in control. And to go along with this, each frame size has size-specific tubes that result in the stiffest, best-riding XC bike we've ever developed.

And while stiffness, Brain technology, and geometry features are cool and all, we know what you’re thinking, "What about the weight?” We’re glad you asked. The weight- savings on the frame is equivalent to shedding a chainstay and shock extension from the previous Epic—nearly 525 grams. And now, carbon models also feature additional tire clearance to accommodate wider, 2.3-inch tires. More traction, ultimately, equals more speed.

The build of the Epic Expert EVO meshes shredability with dependability and value, featuring a 12-speed SRAM GX Eagle groupset, SRAM Level TL brakes, and a hand-built Roval Control Carbon wheelset.

  • A FOX Step-Cast 34 Performance Series fork handles suspension duties up front with 120mm of travel and a GRIP damper that has Open, Medium, and Firm modes for every kind of terrain.
  • The hand-built Roval Control Carbon wheels feature a modern 25mm (internal width) hookless rim, so you get the low weight, low rolling resistance, and the best possible grip with the 2.3" tires.
  • An X-Fusion Manic seatpost brings you some much-needed drop for tackling steep descents, but it also features a zero-offset design that keeps your weight over the bottom bracket for the climbs.

Technical Specifications

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FRAMESET

FRAME

Specialized FACT 11m, XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel

COCKPIT

HANDLEBARS

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

STEM

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

GRIPS

Specialized Sip grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness

SADDLE

Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

SEATPOST

X-Fusion manic, 30.9mm, (S: 100mm, M-XL: 125mm)

SEAT BINDER

Alloy, 34.9mm

SUSPENSION

FORK

FOX Step-Cast 34 Performance series, GRIP damper, 44mm offset, 15x110mm Kabolt thru-axle, 120mm of travel

REAR SHOCK

Custom RockShox Micro Brain shock w/ Spike Valve, AUTOSAG, 51x257mm

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc

REAR BRAKE

SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc

DRIVETRAIN

SHIFT LEVERS

SRAM GX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

REAR DERAILLEUR

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

CASSETTE

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t

CRANKSET

Truvativ STYLO, DUB

CHAINRINGS

SRAM Eagle, 32T

BOTTOM BRACKET

SRAM DUB, threaded BB

CHAIN

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

WHEELS & TIRES

RIMS

Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, tubeless-ready

FRONT HUB

Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h

REAR HUB

Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h

SPOKES

DT Swiss Industry

FRONT TIRE

Ground Control, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

REAR TIRE

Fast Trak, GRID casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

INNER TUBES

Presta, 60mm valve

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Specialized Dirt

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

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Crank Length170mm175mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width750mm750mm750mm750mm
Stem Length60mm70mm80mm80mm
Saddle Width143mm143mm143mm143mm
Seatpost Length361MM411MM411MM411MM
Stack595mm605mm619mm638mm
Reach398mm423mm446mm465mm
Head Tube Length95mm105mm120mm140mm
Head Tube Angle68.5°68.5°68.5°68.5°
BB Height340mm340mm340mm340mm
BB Drop32mm32mm32mm32mm
Trail99mm99mm99mm99mm
Fork Length, Full526mm526mm526mm526mm
Fork Rake/Offset43mm43mm43mm43mm
Front Center667mm695mm723mm749mm
Chainstay Length438mm438mm438mm438mm
Wheelbase1103mm1132mm1159mm1186mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal571mm599mm626mm650mm
Bike Standover Height772mm777mm782mm804mm
Seat Tube Length400mm434mm470mm520mm
Seat Tube Angle73.8°73.8°73.8°73.8°
Geometry

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Rider Reviews

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4 Reviews

 

Awesome All Around XC/Trail Design

It can climb on any trails surfaces hard pack sandy to rocky loose terrain with more control and speed due to the brain tech. And the carbon frame and wheelsets. Descrnds with more confidence with the 120mm dropper post. Clever and quick setup for uphills and downhill slopes. Also its all the suspension you need if you want to thrash doen the slopes with 3 foot jumps or drops. It can handle it well like the XCO world cup boulders they manage in UCI races. Beautiful Epic design too.


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Stephen H.

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Specialized nailed this one!

I waffled between he Epic Pro and the Epic Evo for a while as I wanted something that was really fun to climb on but also could keep up on the descents. The trails I ride are super steep and often pretty rocky and this bike does it all right out of the box! If you're considering the Epic Evo, I promise you won't be disappointed.


Name:
Ch

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If this is the arrow you only need one in the quiver!

So...after having lived though years of hard tails for racing, then moving to the Stumpy for more of a trail feel. Then moving onto a 2012 Epic for the full suspension, yet the ""race"" feel. This Epic Evo is the BOMB! Nimble for drops and that hard tail feel to climb. LOVE IT!


Name:
Skierbiker

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This bike does it all

I've been on this bike for almost two months now and couldn't be happier. It climbs like a goat, is super comfortable all day and more than keeps up with my buddies on ""traditional"" trail bikes. The little changes from the regular epic make it an awesome everyday bike, but still plenty light to race. I got it in the Eastern Sierra color, and it looks even better in person. I agonized for a long time over which model to purchase(since I just have one mountain bike in the stable I wanted it to do it all), and am so glad I picked the Epic Evo.


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Kyle

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