Specialized Epic Comp Carbon EVO 2020
2020 Mountain
Estimate price |
4,420$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Travel Rear 100mm -
Fork RockShox Reba
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Groupset NX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized FACT 11m, XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel
Suspension Fork
RockShox Reba RL 29, Motion Control damper, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 120mm of travel
Rear Shock
Custom RockShox Micro Brain shock w/ Spike Valve, AUTOSAG, 51x257mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Shift Levers
SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t
Crank
Truvativ STYLO, DUB, Steel, 32T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded
Chain
SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h
Rear Hub
Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h
Rims
Specialized Alloy, Tubeless Ready, 25mm internal width, 28h
Spokes
DT Swiss Industry
Tires
Ground Control, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Guide RS, hydraulic disc, organic pads, Guide S4 4-piston caliper
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
Handlebar
Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp
Grips
Specialized Trail Grips
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Sport, hollow Cr-Mo rails
Seatpost
X-Fusion manic, 30.9mm, (S: 100mm, M-XL: 125mm)
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.495 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.388 mm | 1.372 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 340 mm | 340 mm | 340 mm | 340 mm |
| Front Center | 667 mm | 695 mm | 723 mm | 749 mm |
| Rake | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 99 mm | 99 mm | 99 mm | 99 mm |
| Stack | 595 mm | 605 mm | 619 mm | 638 mm |
| Reach | 398 mm | 423 mm | 446 mm | 465 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 571 mm | 599 mm | 626 mm | 650 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.8 ° | 73.8 ° | 73.8 ° | 73.8 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 400 mm | 434 mm | 470 mm | 520 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 105 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 438 mm | 438 mm | 438 mm | 438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1103 mm | 1132 mm | 1159 mm | 1186 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 32 mm | 32 mm | 32 mm | 32 mm |
| Standover Height | 772 mm | 777 mm | 782 mm | 804 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
Model Overview
Epic Comp Carbon EVO completes the Specialized Epic model. There are 161 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Specialized Epic bikes models from 2020, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Specialized Epic Comp EVO 2020 has a starting price of 3220$. Specialized S-Works Epic AXS 2020 on the other hand is the most expensive at 11020$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
When Specialized released this model in 2020, its price was 4420$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Epic Comp Carbon EVO price is 132.02% higher than the average cost of a Crosscountry bike.
Internal Cable Routing
It’s also important to mention the internal cable routing that this bike has. In short, this will allow you to keep your bike cables in great condition. Say goodbye to hanging cables.
Overview of components
Fork
The Epic Comp Carbon EVO comes factory-installed with the RockShox Reba fork. This has a travel range of 120mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Rear Shock
As for the rear shock, this bike has the Custom RockShox Micro Brain shock w/ Spike Valve model, with a travel of 100mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Epic Comp Carbon EVO model has 29″ aluminum wheels. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Specialized Epic Comp Carbon EVO is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Epic Comp Carbon EVO comes in 4 sizes, that range from 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.
Dropper post
Specialized Epic Comp Carbon EVO includes a dropper post. If you are a technical rider, a dropper post is essential. A dropper post provides increased safety while riding. The lever system, allows you to move your saddle up and down, which is very useful on climbs and descends.