Epic 8 EVO Expert

On smoother singletrack, faster-rolling tires and lighter builds show up clearly, and that's what this score reflects. The setup that matters most here is a light setup, typical trail-width tires, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. Overall, those details affect how quickly it accelerates and how easily it maintains pace.

Climb score: 9.8/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the top. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. Your easiest gear lands around 16.6 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~88% for low-gear climbing. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. Weight is around 12.2 kg, which you notice more on longer or slower climbs. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. Build kits can differ by size and spec level, and not every detail is published by every brand, so use this as a practical guideline.

Suspension setup comes out at 6/10 — “Confident trail control”. That typically means noticeably better bump absorption and more consistent tracking on rougher sections. Suspension at both ends helps keep wheel tracking steadier when the surface gets rough. Expect steadier tracking on rougher sections without feeling like a long-travel downhill setup.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. It feels this way because the front end is moderate, with ~61 mm of saddle-to-bar drop, with a very long stretch forward at ~614 mm. Plan for roughly 31 degrees of lean.

In Mountain, What affects adjustability on this bike: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time. At the same time, Because cables are routed internally, adjustments may take more work. So it lands in Moderately Adjustable. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

This scores 7.7/10 for comfort, so it feels very smooth out on the road. It’s tagged Balanced for Trail — it feels very smooth overall, but it’s on the firmer end compared with the plushest Trail builds. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~31°), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

This feels like you’re paying extra for the same kind of bike. The value score is 1–10. Higher means better value for money; lower means the price is high for what you get. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 30% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 36% of listings). Quick reference: €7.876 listed versus about €6.065 for a comparable build. Bottom line: you may be paying extra versus similar options.

This bike is built for everyday trails with a mix of roots, rocks, and turns. It has about 120 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which works well for everyday trails. The Full setup supports this riding style.