It’s only with larger obstacles that the shock opens to provide traction and comfort at the rear. However, with the Brain in the firmer setting trail chatter gets transferred to the rider almost completely unfiltered. As a result, the Epic EVO is a damn fast climber and almost as efficient as a hardtail. Unless it’s in the softest setting, the Brain 2.0 prevents almost any pedal-bob. The firmly tuned suspension sits high in its travel and the lack of sag means we never noticed the (on paper) slack seat tube angle in a negative way. The longer fork and added rise of the 750 mm wide handlebar, means the cockpit sits a bit higher than on a thoroughbred race bike, taking a lot of pressure off your hands. The riding position is somewhat aggressive, as you would expect for a “cross country” bike, but not too extreme. Taking a seat on the Specialized Epic EVO, you immediately feel ready to take on the next stage race. The Specialized Epic Expert EVO on the trail Helmet Specialized Ambush | Glasses 100% Speedcraft | Shirt POC Resistance Mid 3/4 Jersey | Shorts ROCDAY ROC Lite Shorts The geometry of the Specialized Epic Expert EVO Size This saves a lot of weight, looks sexy and works very well even on rough trails.
Delicate, but ready to shredĭue to the special arrangement of the carbon fibres in the rear triangle, the seat and chain stays flex enough to be able to dispense with the additional pivot point.
Unfortunately, there is a noticeable delay before the shock opens, which made us ride it primarily in the softest setting. The Brain is extremely effective in preventing pedal-bob. That’s how we like it! Not the smartest brain going downhill Specialized’s Fast Trak tire on the rear rolls damn fast and the puncture-proof GRID casing is borrowed from their Enduro tires. Given the higher weight of the build, we would happily have taken on a bit more weight over the SRAM Level TL brakes, for something more powerful. The shallow profile of the Fast Trak features Specialized’s tough GRID Enduro casing. For the rear tire of the Epic EVO, puncture protection comes first. The 29 “x 2.3” tires are fitted to lightweight Roval Control carbon rims. Tires Specialized Ground Control/Fast Trak 29″ x 2,3″Ī 125 mm X-Fusion Manic dropper seat post allows for more freedom of movement on the downhills. Handlebar Specialized Alloy Mini Rise 750 mm
The sensitivity of the valve and thus the responsiveness of the bike can be adjusted from soft and relatively sensitive to hard and efficient for pedalling. The Brain 2.0 system on the rear axle opens and closes the compression unit of the shock via an inertia valve, locking out the shock when you pedal, but opening as soon as an obstacle hits the wheel. The firm 100 mm travel at the rear is controlled by the proprietary RockShox Micro Brain shock, developed specifically for the Epic. The Specialized Epic Expert EVO in detailĬounting the grams wasn’t the priority for Specialized when they specced the Specialized Epic Expert EVO! Goodbye weight weenie, hello trail fun! Compared to the regular Epic models, the travel on the FOX 34 Step-Cast has increased by 20 mm to 120 mm.
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