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

The Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro

Compared with the Specialized Epic EVO Pro in M, the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro in XL places the top of the head tube 35 mm higher and 59 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 83 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+35 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+59 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+83 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 (M) 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 1164

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic EVO Pro MSpecialized Epic 8 EVO Pro XLDifference
Reach436mm495mm+59 mm
Stack597mm632mm+35 mm
Head tube angle66.5°65.9°−0.6°
Seat tube angle74.5°75°+0.5°
Chainstay length438mm435mm−3 mm
Wheelbase1164mm1247mm+83 mm
BB drop36mm39mm+3 mm
BB height336mm331mm−5 mm
Standover781mm779mm−2 mm
Seat tube length430mm500mm+70 mm
Fork length530mm540mm+10 mm
Head tube length100mm130mm+30 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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