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Specialized Epic EVO Review

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That really does look like a fun bike.

Digging mine. I have S-Works Epics in FS and HT. They both have their place. The EVO however is so much more fun - and faster on most trails that I ride.
 

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Great review. Being a (now retired) 100 mile mtb racer, I learned long ago that a 120 fork made me faster overall, and less fatigued at the end of long days.

Sadly, I had yet to figure that out during my 2011 season of racing an Epic. The Brain fork drove me nuts, with its harshness, noise and limited travel. I still tell people that bike was the fastest, least fun bike I've ever raced.

Now along comes the EVO version, which I know I'd love, but my wonderful LBS has moved on from Specialized......but it's great to see so many companies starting to offer "almost xc race bikes".
 

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