Specialized Epic 2020 Review

Pumped up xc ride with solid trail credentials.

Specialized epic 2020 review. We were there to test out several new bikes one of which was the brand new 2020 epic ht. The specialized epic has to be one of the classic cross country race bikes and for 2020 specialized has given it a complete overhaul to drop the claimed frame weight to less than 800g. Specialized statement on covid 19 read here. The most important update for me is the slacker headtube angle specialized has been slacking the head tube on each epic.

2020 specialized epic ht first ride lightest xc frame ever world cup xc ready bike with 775 gram frame. Back in june this year i was invited out to lake tahoe in the us for the specialized summer camp. Photo by dylan dunkerton. For 2020 specialized have given their world cup xc race hardtail the epic a makeover.

The feeling is barely notable from a static fit especially with the longer top tube but on the trails the new epic has a more energetic side not just aim and pedal. If you can get over that then it provides plenty of high tempo fun for those seeking distance and thrills. The 2020 epic evo has 20mm more fork travel than the regular bike along with a dropper post. Contact your local retailer for store hours covid 19 safety measures.

Specialized epic comp carbon evo review. By francis cebedo august 06 2019 news pro reviews sponsored sponsored post. From 71 0 epic world cup to 69 5 current epic to 67 5 2021 epic. Specialized s epic expert carbon evo is a satisfyingly fun and fast take on a less pointy kind of cross country distance machine but the brain equipped rear suspension can feel more idiot than intellectual and the spec is rather pedestrian spec for the cash.

The specialized epic evo is a mid travel bike that s lighter than most xc bikes with a 120mm fork and a crazy light 110mm frame the updated epic evo is trail bike rowdy with a touch of xc speed.