Specialized Epic Evo Pro 2

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Parts

Frame
Specialized
Epic Evo Pro
Size XL. FACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 110mm of travel
Frame: Specialized Epic Evo Pro. Misc: Size XL. FACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 110mm of travel
Rear Shock
Fox Racing Shox
Fox Float DPS Factory
Rx XC Tune, EVOL Air sleeve, Kashima Coat, 3-position adjustment w/ Open Mode
Rear Shock: Fox Racing Shox Fox Float DPS Factory. Misc: Rx XC Tune, EVOL Air sleeve, Kashima Coat, 3-position adjustment w/ Open Mode
Fork
Fox Racing Shox
Fox Float 34 Factory
Fit4 damper, Kashima Coating, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm of travel
Fork: Fox Racing Shox Fox Float 34 Factory. Misc: Fit4 damper, Kashima Coating, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm of travel
Headset
FSA
Headset: FSA
Handlebar
Race Face
Race Face NEXT Carbon
20mm rise, 8-degree backsweep, 760mm wide, 35mm
Handlebar: Race Face Race Face NEXT Carbon. Misc: 20mm rise, 8-degree backsweep, 760mm wide, 35mm
Stem
Race Face
Race Face Aeffect R
60mm, 35mm clamp
Stem: Race Face Race Face Aeffect R. Misc: 60mm, 35mm clamp
Grips
Other
3min19secs
Lamellar Lock-On Grips. Super Soft and comfortable
Grips: Other 3min19secs. Misc: Lamellar Lock-On Grips. Super Soft and comfortable
Brakes
Shimano
Shimano XTR M9120
4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor front and rear
Brakes: Shimano Shimano XTR M9120. Misc: 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor front and rear
Brake Levers
Shimano
Shimano XTR M9120
Brake Levers: Shimano Shimano XTR M9120
Shifters
Shimano
XTR M9100 12-Speed
Shifters: Shimano XTR M9100 12-Speed
Rear Derailleur
Shimano
XTR M9100, 12-speed, Shadow Plus
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed, Shadow Plus
Cranks
Shimano
XTR 9100, Hollowtech 2
175mm
Cranks: Shimano XTR 9100, Hollowtech 2. Misc: 175mm
Chainrings / Sprocket
Shimano
XTR
32T Chainring
Chainrings / Sprocket: Shimano XTR. Misc: 32T Chainring
Bottom Bracket
Shimano
BB-MT800
Threaded
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-MT800. Misc: Threaded
Chain
Shimano
XTR 12 speed
Chain: Shimano XTR 12 speed
Cassette / Rear Cog
Shimano
XTR M9100
12-speed, 10-51t
Cassette / Rear Cog: Shimano XTR M9100. Misc: 12-speed, 10-51t
Pedals
Shimano
XTR M9100
TRAIL
Pedals: Shimano XTR M9100. Misc: TRAIL
Front Rim
Roval
Roval Control, Carbon offset design
Roval Control, Carbon offset design
Front Rim: Roval Roval Control, Carbon offset design. Misc: Roval Control, Carbon offset design
Rear Rim
Roval
Roval Control, Carbon offset design
Roval Control, Carbon offset design
Rear Rim: Roval Roval Control, Carbon offset design. Misc: Roval Control, Carbon offset design
Hubs
DT Swiss
DT Swiss 350, 6-bolt
Front: 15mm Thru-axle, 110mm spacing. Rear: 12x148mm thru axle, Microspline freehub body
Hubs: DT Swiss DT Swiss 350, 6-bolt. Misc: Front: 15mm Thru-axle, 110mm spacing. Rear: 12x148mm thru axle, Microspline freehub body
Spokes
DT Swiss
DT Swiss Comp Race
28h straight-pull
Spokes: DT Swiss DT Swiss Comp Race. Misc: 28h straight-pull
Front Tire
Specialized
Ground Control T5
29x2.35
Front Tire: Specialized Ground Control T5. Misc: 29x2.35
Rear Tire
Specialized
Ground Control T5
29x2.35
Rear Tire: Specialized Ground Control T5. Misc: 29x2.35
Saddle
Specialized
Body Geometry Power Expert
Titanium rails
Saddle: Specialized Body Geometry Power Expert. Misc: Titanium rails
Seatpost
Fox Racing Shox
Seatpost: Fox Racing Shox
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2022
Model Year:
2022
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Weight
26 lb 3.1 oz (11,880 g)
Weight: 26 lb 3.1 oz (11,880 g)
Additional Info

I got this bike from Paddy Behan, who runs Specialized Ireland in Dublin earlier this year. When I took the bike home to was build it up I was initially unsure if I had chosen the right bike as I had been used to riding a way more aggressive set up on my other bikes over the years. Being used to riding 150mm plus travel, I was surprised when I took it down my local trails and found that it seemed to be able to handle anything I could throw at it. I had decided before I even ridden it that it would upgrade the fork travel from 120mm up to 140mm but after a couple of rides, I honestly felt no need to do this. The bike feels balanced, nimble and more that capable on my fairly aggressive local Enduro trails. It really put the fun back into riding and even though it might not be as quick as bikes with more travel, it is arguably way more fun to ride.

I have taken part in a some Winter XC races, gone on all day open mountain spins, ridden standard trail centres as well as aggressive Enduro trails and it has performed flawlessly. It has been the bike I grab on every cycle I've been on since I took possession of it in February this year. I haven't exactly given it as easy life, riding it on trails that it clearly should not be ridden on, and it has taken it all in it's stride. 

Additional Info:

I got this bike from Paddy Behan, who runs Specialized Ireland in Dublin earlier this year. When I took the bike home to was build it up I was initially unsure if I had chosen the right bike as I had been used to riding a way more aggressive set up on my other bikes over the years. Being used to riding 150mm plus travel, I was surprised when I took it down my local trails and found that it seemed to be able to handle anything I could throw at it. I had decided before I even ridden it that it would upgrade the fork travel from 120mm up to 140mm but after a couple of rides, I honestly felt no need to do this. The bike feels balanced, nimble and more that capable on my fairly aggressive local Enduro trails. It really put the fun back into riding and even though it might not be as quick as bikes with more travel, it is arguably way more fun to ride.

I have taken part in a some Winter XC races, gone on all day open mountain spins, ridden standard trail centres as well as aggressive Enduro trails and it has performed flawlessly. It has been the bike I grab on every cycle I've been on since I took possession of it in February this year. I haven't exactly given it as easy life, riding it on trails that it clearly should not be ridden on, and it has taken it all in it's stride. 

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