2021 Specialized Epic EVO Comp vs 2023 Ibis Exie NGX
The Ibis Exie NGX size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Ibis Exie NGX
Compared with the Specialized Epic EVO Comp in M, the Ibis Exie NGX in XL places the top of the head tube 33 mm higher and 83 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 89 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +33 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +83 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +89 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.7°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Epic EVO Comp, MIbis Exie NGX, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic EVO Comp M | Ibis Exie NGX XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 436mm | 519 | +83 mm |
| Stack | 597mm | 630 | +33 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 67.2 | +0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5° | 75.9 | +1.4° |
| Chainstay length | 438mm | 435 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1164mm | 1253 | +89 mm |
| BB drop | 36mm | 28 | −8 mm |
| BB height | 336mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 781mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 508 | +78 mm |
| Fork length | 530mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100mm | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 675 |
Differences are the Ibis Exie NGX minus the Specialized Epic EVO Comp. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Epic EVO Comp, 2023 Ibis Exie NGX.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic EVO CompIbis Exie NGX
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 | Specialized Epic EVO CompEVO Comp | Ibis Exie NGXNGX |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID Select | Fox Float 34 Performance Elite |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | Fox Float DPS Factory |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano SLX | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM NX Eagle DUB |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB52 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak | Maxxis Recon Race |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B, Shimano MT510-B | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano SLX M7120 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Ibis Aluminum |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power | WTB Silverado |
| Frame | not listed | Ibis Exie |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM NX |
| Wheelset | not listed | Ibis 933 |
| Stem | not listed | Ibis Alloy |
| Grips | not listed | Lizard Skins Charger EVO |
| Headset | not listed | Ibis IS 41/28.6 |
| Dropper post | not listed | KS Rage-i Dropper |
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