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2021 Specialized Epic EVO Pro vs 2023 Ibis Exie NGX

The M is the Ibis Exie NGX size closest to your M Specialized Epic EVO Pro. 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 Ibis Exie NGX

Compared with the Specialized Epic EVO Pro in M, the Ibis Exie NGX in M places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−5 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+3 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−6 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.7°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−3 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

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

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic EVO Pro MIbis Exie NGX MDifference
Reach436mm439+3 mm
Stack597mm592−5 mm
Head tube angle66.5°67.2+0.7°
Seat tube angle74.5°73.8−0.7°
Chainstay length438mm435−3 mm
Wheelbase1164mm1158−6 mm
BB drop36mm28−8 mm
BB height336mmnot listed
Standover781mmnot listed
Seat tube length430mm406−24 mm
Fork length530mmnot listed
Head tube length100mmnot listed
Effective top tubenot listed613

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Epic EVO ProIbis 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 EVO ProEVO ProIbis Exie NGXNGX
ForkFox FLOATFox Float 34 Performance Elite
Rear shockFox FLOAT DPS FactoryFox Float DPS Factory
ShifterShimano XTR M9100SRAM NX Eagle
DerailleurShimano XTR M9100SRAM GX Eagle
CassetteShimano XTR M9100SRAM GX Eagle
ChainShimano XTR M9100SRAM NX Eagle
CranksetShimano XTR M9100SRAM NX Eagle DUB
Bottom bracketShimano MT800not listed
TireSpecialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast TrakMaxxis Recon Race
HubDT Swiss 350not listed
RimRoval Controlnot listed
BrakeShimano XTR M9120Shimano Deore M6100
SeatpostFox Transfernot listed
SaddleSpecialized Power ExpertWTB Silverado
Framenot listedIbis Exie
Chainringnot listedSRAM NX
Wheelsetnot listedIbis 933
Handlebarnot listedIbis Aluminum
Stemnot listedIbis Alloy
Gripsnot listedLizard Skins Charger EVO
Headsetnot listedIbis IS 41/28.6
Dropper postnot listedKS Rage-i Dropper

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