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2021 Specialized Epic EVO 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 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

2021 Specialized Epic EVO (M) and 2023 Ibis Exie NGX (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Epic EVO is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Ibis Exie NGX is the colored outline on top.J 1164

Specialized Epic EVO, MIbis Exie NGX, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic EVO MIbis Exie NGX XLDifference
Reach436mm519+83 mm
Stack597mm630+33 mm
Head tube angle66.5°67.2+0.7°
Seat tube angle74.5°75.9+1.4°
Chainstay length438mm435−3 mm
Wheelbase1164mm1253+89 mm
BB drop36mm28−8 mm
BB height336mmnot listed
Standover781mmnot listed
Seat tube length430mm508+78 mm
Fork length530mmnot listed
Head tube length100mmnot listed
Effective top tubenot listed675

Differences are the Ibis Exie NGX minus the Specialized Epic EVO. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Epic EVO, 2023 Ibis Exie NGX.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Epic EVOIbis Exie NGX

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Epic EVOEVOIbis Exie NGXNGX
ForkRockShox Reba RLFox Float 34 Performance Elite
Rear shockRockShox Deluxe Select+Fox Float DPS Factory
ShifterShimano SLXSRAM NX Eagle
DerailleurShimano SLX M7100SRAM GX Eagle
CassetteShimano Deore M6100SRAM GX Eagle
ChainShimano Deore M6100SRAM NX Eagle
CranksetShimano MT511SRAM NX Eagle DUB
Bottom bracketShimano BB52not listed
TireSpecialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast TrakMaxxis Recon Race
HubShimano MT400-B, Shimano MT510-Bnot listed
RimSpecialized Stout XC 29not listed
BrakeShimano Deore M6100Shimano Deore M6100
HandlebarSpecialized Mini RiseIbis Aluminum
SeatpostTranzX Droppernot listed
SaddleSpecialized Power SportWTB Silverado
Framenot listedIbis Exie
Chainringnot listedSRAM NX
Wheelsetnot listedIbis 933
Stemnot listedIbis Alloy
Gripsnot listedLizard Skins Charger EVO
Headsetnot listedIbis IS 41/28.6
Dropper postnot listedKS Rage-i Dropper

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