The 2022 Specialized S-Works Epic EVO takes the raw speed of a World Cup XC bike and stretches its legs with a more trail-capable attitude. Built around the same FACT 12m carbon frame as the race-focused Epic, the EVO skips the Brain suspension in favor of a more active, tuneable setup—120mm front and 110mm of rear travel —that’s better suited to varied terrain and rowdier descents. With a slackened head angle, a dropper post, and top-tier SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS wireless drivetrain, it’s ultra-light without feeling fragile. For riders chasing KOMs on technical trails or racing XC with a touch of flair, the Epic EVO delivers fast without feeling sketchy.