The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. This wisdom also applies to the Evo version of the brand new Specialized Epic. The Evo is based on the 1742 gram frame of the CC rocket and has been trimmed to trail dimensions with a different fork and a shock with more travel. We tested the Epic Evo Expert, which now costs € 6999 following Specialized's price increase in November 2020. The result is an 11.35-kilo trail bike with a pronounced forward thrust. By dispensing with the Brain system, the frame and shock of the Evo even weigh slightly less than the Race version.
Read the test report to find out how the Specialized Epic Evo fared in the BIKE laboratory and practical test. You can find the article as a PDF in the download area below.
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