Specialized 2023 S-Works Epic EVO

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.

Specialized 2023 S-Works Epic EVO

Colour: Satin Blue Ghost Pearl/Black Chrome/Gold Ghost Pearl
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

Drivetrain

Crankset: SRAM XX1 Eagle DUB, 32T
Pedals:
Chain: SRAM XX1 Eagle
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded
Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS
Front Derailleur: NA
Derailleur Shifter: SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Paddle
Freewheel/Cassette: Sram XG-1299, 12-Speed, 10-52t

Wheels

Tyres: [F] and [R] Specialized Ground Control, GRID Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35
Wheels/Rims: Roval Control SL, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 24h
Hubs: [F] Roval Control SL, DT Swiss Internals, Ceramic Bearings, 6-bolt, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 24h straight pull [R] Roval Control SL, DT Swiss 180 Internals, DT Swiss Ratchet EXP, Ceramic bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 24h straight-pull

Braking System

Brakes: [F] and [R] SRAM G2 Ultimate, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

Other

Handlebar: Roval Control Rise Carbon Handlebar, 760mm wide, 20mm rise, 35mm
Stem: TruVativ Descendant 35, 35mm clamp, 60mm
Saddle: Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base
Seat Post: RockShox Reverb AXS, 30.9mm, S: 125, M:150, L/XL: 170mm
SWAT: SWAT CC steerer tube integrated tool with chain tool and link, detachable SWAT box

Specialized 2023 S-Works Epic EVO