2023 Specialized S-Works Epic Evo Bike

2023 Specialized S-Works Epic Evo Bike

You know what they say—when the grams go away, speed comes out to play. Benefitting from the lightest EVO frame we’ve ever created and the most aggressive iteration of our Progressive XC Geometry to date, the S-Works Epic EVO made a few calls and assembled a dream team supporting cast to offer a ‘capability-to-weight’ ratio that skips impressive and jumps straight to flat-out mindblowing.

While the Epic EVO sees a seemingly modest 20-millimeter increase in suspension travel up front over its Epic stablemate and just 10-millimeters out back, we’ve worked overtime to make sure it’s been implemented in a way that’ll have you saying ‘Whoa!’ as soon as you hit your first stretch of singletrack.

Meticulously engineered to retain as much of the Epic’s standard-setting efficiency as possible, the EVO’s new suspension kinematics work in concert with Rx XC Tune customized suspension front and rear to ensure you're able to make the absolute most out of every inch of travel on tap, while still offering increased anti-squat characteristics for improved pedaling efficiency.

With plenty of practice at staying ahead of the curve, the Epic EVO now lays claim to the most capable iteration of our Progressive XC Geometry ever to grace an Epic. It’s also more versatile than ever thanks to a new flip chip-equipped rear end that allows riders to adjust headtube angle and bottom bracket height to easily customize Epic EVO’s handling characteristics.

For the S-Works Epic EVO we also made sure that every last component to have the honor of gracing its FACT 12m carbon frame was just as dedicated to finding the ultimate balance of lightness, efficiency and hard-charging capability. For proof, just take a look at the seemingly logic-defying, stiffer-lighter-stronger masterpiece that is the new Roval Control SL wheelset, and SRAM’s XC-light yet trail-tough electronic XX1 Eagle AXS group and wireless electronically-actuated Reverb AXS dropper post.

SPECIFICATION

Frame

S-Works FACT 12m Carbon, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 110mm of travel

Fork

Rockshox SID ULTIMATE, Charger Race Day Damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

Shock

RockShox SID LUXE ULTIMATE, Rx XC Tune, Two Position, Rebound Adjust, 190x40mm

Hubs

Roval Control SL, DT Swiss 180 Internals, DT Swiss Ratchet EXP, Ceramic bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 24h straight-pull

Wheels

Roval Control SL, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 24h

Wheel Size

29"

Spokes

DT Swiss Aerolite

Tires

Front: Specialized Ground Control, GRID Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35

Rear: Specialized Ground Control, GRID Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35

Chain

SRAM XX1 Eagle

Crank

SRAM XX1 Eagle DUB, 32T, 32T

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, threaded

Rear Derailleur

SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS

Shifters

SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Paddle

Brakeset

SRAM G2 Ultimate, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

Handlebar

Roval Control Rise Carbon Handlebar, 760mm wide, 20mm rise, 35mm

Saddle

Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base

Seatpost

RockShox Reverb AXS, 30.9mm, S: 125, M:150, L/XL: 170mm

Stem

TruVativ Descendant 35, 35mm clamp, 60mm