2021 Specialized Epic EVO Expert 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 Expert 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 Expert, MIbis Exie NGX, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic EVO Expert 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 Expert. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Epic EVO Expert, 2023 Ibis Exie NGX.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic EVO ExpertIbis 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 ExpertEVO Expert | Ibis Exie NGXNGX |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID Select+ | Fox Float 34 Performance Elite |
| Rear shock | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ | Fox Float DPS Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle DUB |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak | Maxxis Recon Race |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Control | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM G2 RS | 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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