Specialized Epic Evo Comp 2019 Review
The epic expert evo sits in the middle of the evo range.
Specialized epic evo comp 2019 review. In keeping with other evo models from specialized the epic evo is the shored up version of their standard xc racer. 2 900 00 the best xc race bikes. This uses a chamber containing a brass weight with a five stage adjustable brain fade preload spring located on top of the compression damping check valve. But not only that you also get a redesigned version of the brain suspension technology that s made the epic famous.
Specialized epic comp carbon evo frame. 940 vs specialized epic comp evo. Specialized epic comp evo 2019 review. It s lightweight stiff and can also take a beating.
However the epic evo range adds something a little extra. In a quest to add a little more versatility to the speedy and efficient epic specialized have released an evo v. The epic comp evo has an m5 aluminum alloy frame. The comp evo is the only alloy framed epic option left too saving 800 over the cheapest carbon version.
The 2019 specialized epic evo embodies a legendary race character which it derived from the original epic. While carbon often gets all the credit alloy is far from obsolete especially the m5 premium aluminum with d aluisio smartweld technology found on the epic comp alloy. 20mm more suspension travel upfront a dropper post and buckets of smiles. Specialized epic evo 2019 review.
Race courses have evolved over the past few years. 2019 specialized epic evo. We ripped it over some serious colorado trails for this review. At the launch of specialized s epic xc race bike in 2017 the designers had already been playing with a few different models incorporating dropper posts and longer travel forks.
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. Only available in carbon the latest epic chassis carries up to s works level although those top end models are made from pricier higher modulus fibres.