2021 Specialized Epic EVO Expert vs 2022 Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Epic EVO Expert is drawn. The Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride numbers we have for size M are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic EVO Expert S | Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 406mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 593mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 66.7 | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.8° | 74.7 | −0.1° |
| Chainstay length | 438mm | 432 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1132mm | not listed | |
| BB drop | 36mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 336mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 779mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 400mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 530mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | not listed |
Differences are the Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride minus the Specialized Epic EVO Expert. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Epic EVO Expert, 2022 Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic EVO ExpertPivot Mach 4 SL Ride
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.
| Part | Specialized Epic EVO ExpertEVO Expert | Pivot Mach 4 SL RideRide |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID Select+ | Fox 34 Stepcast Performance |
| Rear shock | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM X01 Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 Eagle | Race Face Æffect R |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Shimano XT MT800 |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak | Maxxis Ardent Race |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | DT Swiss 370 |
| Rim | Roval Control | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM G2 RS | Shimano XT |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Phoenix Team Flat Carbon |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | Fox Transfer |
| Saddle | Specialized Power | WTB Volt |
| Frame | not listed | Pivot Mach 4 SL |
| Chainring | not listed | Race Face RIDE |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss M1700 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano XT Centerlock |
| Stem | not listed | Phoenix Team XC/Trail |
| Grips | not listed | Phoenix Factory Lock-On |
| Headset | not listed | Pivot Precision Sealed Integrated |
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