2021 SPECIALIZED EPIC EVO COMP 29" MOUNTAIN BIKE
By making a few small but important changes to their XC race bike, Specialized has turned it into a much more rounded, trail-capable machine; the Epic Evo Comp Mountain Bike. The evolution includes giving the frame and fork more travel, more aggressive geometry and components more suited to technical riding, all while keeping the speed and efficiency of its podium seeking ancestor.

The FACT 11m Full Carbon frame is 15% stiffer in the rear triangle than previously, which helps both in terms of efficiency and to keep the frame tracking true through rock gardens. A Flip-Chip allows the head angle to be steepened by 0.5° and the bottom bracket raised by 6mm if so required, and the 110mm of rear travel eschews the Brain-controlled activation of the race version for a plusher, always active RockShox Deluxe Select+ unit. This makes the Epic Evo perfect for long marathon events or multi-day races where fatigue can be staved off for longer by the more forgiving ride. An extra 20mm of travel has been added to the fork, so the RockShox SID Select+ offers 120mm to balance with the extra rear travel and give the bike a harder-hitting character.

Component wise, the switch to Evo spec includes X-Fusion Manic dropper seatpost, Specialized Ground Control front tyre, and 4-piston hydraulic brakes from Shimano’s SLX range for fade-free stopping power. Shimano SLX shifters and derailleur are in control of the 12-speed gears, with the 10-51 tooth cassette making short work of climbs and descents alike, underlining the bike’s wide-ranging abilities.
Highlights

FEATURES :
• Specialized FACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Geometry, Flip-Chip and 110mm of travel
• RockShox Deluxe Select+ rear shock with 110mm of travel
• RockShox SID Select+ fork with 120mm of travel
• Shimano SLX 12-speed drivetrain
• Shimano SLX 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes
• Specialized Ground Control/Fast Trak 29” tyres
• X-Fusion Manic dropper seatpost

SPECIFICATION :
Frame
FACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 110mm of travel
Swat
SWAT EMT Cage-Mount Tool
Seat Binder
Specialized Alloy, 34.9mm
Rear Shock
RockShox Deluxe Select+, Rx XC Tune, Two Position, Rebound Adjust, 190x40mm
Fork
Rockshox SID Select, Charger RL Damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel
Stem
Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
Handlebars
Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp
Grips
Specialized Trail Grips
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Seatpost
X-Fusion Manic, infinite adjustable, two-bolt head, bottom mount cable routing, remote SRL LE lever, SM: 100mm travel, M: 125mm travel, L-XL: 150mm travel
Front Brake
Shimano SLX, M7120, 4-piston caliper
Rear Brake
Shimano SLX, M7120, 4-piston caliper
Rear Derailleur
Shimano SLX M7100, SGS, 12-speed
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX, M7100, 12spd
Cassete
Shimano SLX, CS-M7100, 12-speed, 10-51t
Chain
Shimano SLX, M7100, 12-speed
Crankset
Shimano SLX 7100, Hollowtech 2, 32t Chainring, SM: 170mm, M-XL: 175mm
Chainrings
32T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano, BB52, Threaded
Rims
Specialized Alloy, Tubeless Ready, 25mm internal width, 28h
Front Hub
Shimano MT400-B, Centerlock 28h, 15x110 Boost
Rear Hub
Shimano MT510-B, Centerlock 28h, 12x148 Boost, Microspline
Spokes
DT Swiss Industry
Front Tire
Ground Control, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"
Rear Tire
Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"
Inner Tubes
Presta, 60mm valve