Converting a Specialized Epic 8 into an Epic Evo Trail Shredder DREAM BUILD
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- I converted my Specialized Epic 8 into an Epic Evo trail shredder. I loved the Epic 8 but wanted to bridge the gap between my stumpy, so I broke it down (check out my build video on the Epic 8) and built it into a lightweight ripper. This bike absolutely eats up the trail while climbing like an XC bike. I highly recommend it if you haven't had a chance to ride an Epic Evo. I filmed this myself while trying to build the bike, which had its own challenges, but overall, it was a fun process!
Specialized Epic 8 Evo bit.ly/4aZKRpU
Fox Factory 34 Podium Gold 130mm with Grip X2
Fox Factory Float 120mm Shock
Fox Factory 180mm Transfer Dropper
Fox Transfer Dropper Lever
Roval Carbon Control Handlebars bit.ly/4cppH5v
Roval Control SL wheels with DTSwiss 240 Hubs bit.ly/3pdw7SE
Racefact Affect R 50mm Stem
Trail1 Hells Gate Grips
LABWorks Hand Guards labworksbike.com/
SRAM GX Transmission
SRAM X01 Cranks
SRAM XO Power Meter
SRAM HS2 Rotors (200mm/180mm)
Full Better Bolts Copper Bolt kit bit.ly/4fvgs6a... Purgatory 2.3m T9 bit.ly/46sawaf... Ground Control 2.3 T7 bit.ly/421mioN... Power Mimic Saddle 143mm bit.ly/3RRLbQG
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Yes dude! so stoked to see this thing in person some day. Keep up the solid videos. Learning alot from you
My man 🤘🏻
A thing of beauty 🚵🏼🚵🏼
🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
I see your old bumper like once a week these days. Still has the BFS stickers.
Yea my friend owns it now.
That is a gorgeous build and awesome attention to details. I am curious how much it weighs in. I am running a '23 Epic EVO and had it down to 22.97 lbs with a '25 Fox 34 and just FA'ed it and now it is 23.6 lb now.
Oh it’s not that light this has 200mm hs2 rotors, trail casing tires, etc but I’m sure if I switched out that stuff to Moore XC style stuff it would be much lighter
Im thinking of getting the Epic 8, but not sure if i should get the evo version. Does this video mean you decided to make your bike more aggressive for the downhills because where you ride the evo 8 is a bit out of its depth? Im thinking i would be quicker overall on the epic but have a bit more fun on the epic Evo? Would you agree since you have tried both? Thanks
The terrain around me is much better for an epic evo. Unless you’re racing XC or using it as a gravel bike I’d get the evo but if you’re looking for pure efficiency and lightweight get the epic
I assume you have the 20mm rise on the bars?
Yup
14:31... where can I get this item?
THX
Those come with the epic from Specialized
Great video! May I ask you how tall are you? I am 178 (5'10) and between M and L frame.
I’m 6’0
130mm fork ?
Yea that’s what an evo is
@@brakeforsnakes a yes would suffice
@@elgeffe503 it would but it also wouldn't encourage people to just look up the most simple of things
@@brakeforsnakes you do have a point haha nice build btw
Grid trail in the front 🤦♂️
All I had on hand at the time of the build but it rides great it’s not a big deal