2022 Specialized Epic EVO RS 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 RS in M, the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro in XS places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 51 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 43 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −51 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −43 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.1°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Epic EVO RS, MSpecialized Epic 8 EVO Pro, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Epic EVO RS M | Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 436mm | 385mm | −51 mm |
| Stack | 597mm | 606mm | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 65.4° | −1.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5° | 76° | +1.5° |
| Chainstay length | 438mm | 435mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1164mm | 1121mm | −43 mm |
| BB drop | 36mm | 49mm | +13 mm |
| BB height | 336mm | 322mm | −14 mm |
| Standover | 781mm | 754mm | −27 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 370mm | −60 mm |
| Fork length | 530mm | 540mm | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 92mm | −8 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro minus the Specialized Epic EVO RS. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Epic EVO RS, 2024 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Epic EVO RSSpecialized Epic 8 EVO Pro
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 RSS-Works EVO RS | Specialized Epic 8 EVO ProEVO Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID Ultimate | Fox Factory |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate | Fox Float Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM AXS Rocker Paddle | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM 1295 |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Roval Control SL | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control |
| Brake | SRAM G2 Ultimate | SRAM Code |
| Handlebar | Roval Control SL | Roval Control |
| Stem | TruVativ Descendant 35 | Race Face Turbine |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb AXS | Fox Transfer |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Power | Specialized Power Expert |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Control |
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