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2023 Specialized Epic EVO vs 2024 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro

The S is the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro size closest to your S Specialized Epic EVO. 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 in S, the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro in S places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+7 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+9 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+19 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.6°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−3 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2023 Specialized Epic EVO (S) and 2024 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Epic EVO is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro is the colored outline on top.J 1132

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Epic EVO SSpecialized Epic 8 EVO Pro SDifference
Reach406mm415mm+9 mm
Stack593mm600mm+7 mm
Head tube angle66.5°65.9°−0.6°
Seat tube angle74.8°75.5°+0.7°
Chainstay length438mm435mm−3 mm
Wheelbase1132mm1151mm+19 mm
BB drop36mm43mm+7 mm
BB height336mm327mm−9 mm
Standover779mm761mm−18 mm
Seat tube length400mm390mm−10 mm
Fork length530mm540mm+10 mm
Head tube length95mm92mm−3 mm

Differences are the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro minus the Specialized Epic EVO. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Epic EVO, 2024 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Epic EVOSpecialized 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 EVOEVOSpecialized Epic 8 EVO ProEVO Pro
ForkRockShox Reba RLFox Factory
Rear shockRockShox Deluxe Select+Fox Float Factory
ShifterSRAM NX EagleSRAM Pod Controller
DerailleurSRAM NX EagleSRAM X0 Eagle Transmission
CassetteSRAM NX EagleSRAM 1295
ChainSRAM SX EagleSRAM X0 Eagle
CranksetSRAM X1000 EagleSRAM X0 Eagle
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBSRAM DUB
TireSpecialized Ground ControlSpecialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control
BrakeSRAM TSRAM Code
SeatpostTranzX DropperFox Transfer
SaddleSpecialized Power SportSpecialized Power Expert
Rimnot listedRoval Control
Handlebarnot listedRoval Control
Stemnot listedRace Face Turbine

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