Meet Scarlett, the Raspberry 2022 Specialized Epic Evo, base model. You don't see these as often as its a base and people despise base models. I wanted the color so I got it. The base model has the parts below and you will be surprised at how it performs. The 2023 is the last run of the Epic Evo that was released as a 2020 model. The Frame has not changed but the part kits and colors on certain models from 2022-2023 has changed. It has 120/110mm of travel and is a Down Country style bike that was a perfect split with XC/Trail. Even with the base model the weight with XT SPD pedals came to 28.14lbs Considering you can lose a bunch of weight, a custom Expert version was 25.5lbs with a bunch of carbon.
Reach out to your nearest dealer to nab yourself one before they are all gone for good. This is an XL and I'm 6'3" with a 32" inseam. They run longer than you think when seated pedaling, so the Reach #'s don't account for the slack 74 degree seat angle that stretches you out more. I plan to change the stem but I wanted the longer bike for stability. It comes with a 60mm stem but the popular move has be 45mm and a riser bar.
This Bike just moves! Coming from a porky yet efficient Ibis Ripmo, this bike is perfect for single track and the common XC trails. it can hold its work on the smooth DH but this is no enduro bike so rock smashing isn't its strong suit. This was the perfect blend for me and exactly what I wanted.
Frameset
Frame
FACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 110mm of travel
Seat Binder
Specialized Alloy, 34.9mm
Suspension
Rear Shock
RockShox Deluxe Select+, Rx XC Tune, Two Position, Rebound Adjust, 190x40mm
Fork
RockShox Reba RL, Motion Control damper, Solo Air, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 120mm of travel
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
Handlebars
Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 31.8mm, 760mm wide
Specialized Trail Grips
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
SeatPost
TranzX Dropper, 30.9mm, XS-SM: 100mm, M: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm
Brakes
Front Brake
SRAM Level T hydraulic disc, 2-Piston Caliper
Rear Brake
SRAM Level T hydraulic disc, 2-Piston Caliper
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Shift Levers
SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t
Chain
SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
Crankset
SRAM X1000 Eagle, DUB, 170/175mm 32T
Chainrings
32T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded
Wheels & Tires
Rims
Specialized Alloy, Tubeless Ready, 29mm internal width, 28h
Front Hub
Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h
Rear Hub
Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Front Tire
Specialized Ground Control, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35
Rear Tire
Specialized Ground Control, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35
Inner Tubes
Standard, Presta Valve
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