2023 Ibis Exie NGX vs 2023 Specialized Epic EVO Comp
The XL is the Specialized Epic EVO Comp size closest to your XL Ibis Exie NGX. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Epic EVO Comp
Compared with the Ibis Exie NGX in XL, the Specialized Epic EVO Comp in XL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 34 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 26 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −34 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −26 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Ibis Exie NGX, XLSpecialized Epic EVO Comp, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Ibis Exie NGX XL | Specialized Epic EVO Comp XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 519 | 485mm | −34 mm |
| Stack | 630 | 629mm | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.2 | 66.5° | −0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.9 | 74.5° | −1.4° |
| Effective top tube | 675 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 438mm | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1253 | 1227mm | −26 mm |
| BB drop | 28 | 36mm | +8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 508 | 520mm | +12 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 336mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 804mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 530mm | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 135mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic EVO Comp minus the Ibis Exie NGX. Full charts: 2023 Ibis Exie NGX, 2023 Specialized Epic EVO Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Ibis Exie NGXSpecialized Epic EVO Comp
Each bike is ranked against the other XC bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Ibis Exie NGXNGX | Specialized Epic EVO CompEVO Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Ibis Exie | not listed |
| Fork | Fox Float 34 Performance Elite | RockShox SID Select |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Factory | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle DUB | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM NX | not listed |
| Wheelset | Ibis 933 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Recon Race | Specialized Ground Control |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM G2 RS |
| Handlebar | Ibis Aluminum | not listed |
| Stem | Ibis Alloy | not listed |
| Grips | Lizard Skins Charger EVO | not listed |
| Headset | Ibis IS 41/28.6 | not listed |
| Dropper post | KS Rage-i Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado | Specialized Power Sport |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Seatpost | not listed | X-Fusion Manic |
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