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2022 Specialized Epic EVO Pro vs 2024 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro

The XL is the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro size closest to your XL 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 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro

Compared with the Specialized Epic EVO Pro in XL, the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro in XL places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+3 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+10 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+20 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.6°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−3 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2022 Specialized Epic EVO Pro (XL) and 2024 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Epic EVO Pro is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro is the colored outline on top.J 1227

Specialized Epic EVO Pro, XLSpecialized Epic 8 EVO Pro, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic EVO Pro XLSpecialized Epic 8 EVO Pro XLDifference
Reach485mm495mm+10 mm
Stack629mm632mm+3 mm
Head tube angle66.5°65.9°−0.6°
Seat tube angle74.5°75°+0.5°
Chainstay length438mm435mm−3 mm
Wheelbase1227mm1247mm+20 mm
BB drop36mm39mm+3 mm
BB height336mm331mm−5 mm
Standover804mm779mm−25 mm
Seat tube length520mm500mm−20 mm
Fork length530mm540mm+10 mm
Head tube length135mm130mm−5 mm

Differences are the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro minus the Specialized Epic EVO Pro. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Epic EVO Pro, 2024 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Epic EVO ProSpecialized Epic 8 EVO Pro

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 ProSpecialized Epic 8 EVO ProEVO Pro
ForkFox FLOAT 34 FactoryFox Factory
Rear shockFox FLOAT DPS FactoryFox Float Factory
ShifterShimano XTR M9100SRAM Pod Controller
DerailleurShimano XTR M9100SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission
CassetteShimano XTR M9100SRAM 1295
ChainShimano XTR M9100SRAM X0 Eagle
CranksetShimano XTR M9100SRAM X0 Eagle
Bottom bracketShimano MT800SRAM DUB
TireSpecialized Ground ControlSpecialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control
HubDT Swiss 350not listed
RimRoval ControlRoval Control
BrakeShimano XTR M9120SRAM Code
HandlebarRace Face NEXTRoval Control
StemRace Face AeffectRace Face Turbine
SeatpostFox TransferFox Transfer
SaddleSpecialized Power ExpertSpecialized Power Expert

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