Specialized S Works Epic Evo Review
The specialized epic is a staple in the mountain biking world winning hearts and podiums for many years.
Specialized s works epic evo review. Specialized epic comp carbon evo frame. 21 5 medium tested epic frame weights including shock hanger axle and bolts. 2021 specialized epic confirmed weights. Specialized takes cross country mountain bike racing to a send ier level with it s newest high end racer the epic evo.
Perhaps lesser known is their evo spec which adds longer travel wider bars and a nod towards marathon racing and trail versatility. The specialized s works epic is a bike built to go fast and it is not shy about it. Evo models differ only in component spec meaning the heart of the epic expert evo is exactly the same as the brand new epic platform that specialized introduced last year and by brand new i. Though its price isn t that attractive.
Rather than developing an entirely new frame for the evo specialized added a. From what we can see the 2019 specialized epic expert evo closes that gap handsomely. S works epic bike alone. The epic expert evo sits in the middle of the evo range.
In keeping with other evo models from specialized the epic evo is the shored up version of their standard xc racer. At r 93 000 00 it s the tip top of the epic evo range. The s works epic evo is the top shelf option at 10 400 with specialized s fact12m carbon frame and a shimano xtr 12 speed drivetrain. 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.
There might even be a s works epic evo in the works but you never know.