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#121 ·
Anybody swap out their X1 crankset on their Epic Evo Comp for something a bit lighter? If I'm correct the X1 weights a hefty 850 grams. It looks like the Eagle GX crankset is roughly 1/2 pound lighter at 621 grams and not overly expensive. Thoughts?
 
#124 ·
Peteo said:
Anybody swap out their X1 crankset on their Epic Evo Comp for something a bit lighter? If I'm correct the X1 weights a hefty 850 grams. It looks like the Eagle GX crankset is roughly 1/2 pound lighter at 621 grams and not overly expensive. Thoughts?
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I made this swap but it was more about crank length. The mediums come with 175mm cranks. Too long for me...
 
#125 ·
Pizzaiolo Americano said:
I made this swap but it was more about crank length. The mediums come with 175mm cranks. Too long for me...
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Same reason I was looking at cranks. I'm not sure why all the manufactures insist on 175mm cranks on everything except small bikes. I ended up getting the GX Carbon as I found a great price on them, they're 170mm which will fit me better and even lighter yet.
 
#127 ·
So a few weeks ago I ran into a couple in anticipated mud pits on my ride and was pretty displeased with how mud seamed to just get shoved and packed into the gap between just above the BB where the cables run from the frame to the rear tri. Seems like a great way to wear out paint and other surfaces prematurely.
I decided to craft a little guard from an unused mucky-nutz fender to keep the mud out of there. Anyone else go a similar route?
I used little strips of frame protecting sticker at the contacts points with the guard to keep from rubbing.

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#128 ·
yaybicycles said:
I have an X01 Carbon cranks on my Evo Comp. Love it.
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Anybody knows what’s the lowest weight “reasonable cost” crankset + power meter combo ? Currently have an XT crankset (515gr) with garbaruk chainring (36) at 69gr. Stages PM probably adding some odd 20gr. Would ofc be interesting if one can lose 200 gr of the crankset with XX1 or Race Face next sl, but not super enticing to spend 600 eur to lose 50gr (; so what’s your experiences here ?
 
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#134 ·
Can anyone comment on how the Epic Evo does on standing or out of the saddle climibing? I have a chisel hardtail now that I really like for its ability to put the power down but want something more comfortable/capable. I would say 90% of the hills I climb are in a standing position. Will I miss my hardtail or is the Epic Evo an efficient climber?
 
#135 · (Edited)
island trader said:
Can anyone comment on how the Epic Evo does on standing or out of the saddle climibing? I have a chisel hardtail now that I really like for its ability to put the power down but want something more comfortable/capable. I would say 90% of the hills I climb are in a standing position. Will I miss my hardtail or is the Epic Evo an efficient climber?
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I don’t have an EVO. But have had a lot of Epics and other efficient XC bikes full suspension. I always missed my Hardtail XC bikes when I was without one. I am 61 years old and pick my HT 9 out of 10 rides. I just really enjoy the performance and being able to mash on a firm and stable platform. The EVO surely is a good climber and likely better than a hardtail climbing if it’s loose and super rocky but I ride a lot of buff XC stuff. I do have the Primer for big mountain rides where I need to travel.


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#136 ·
island trader said:
Can anyone comment on how the Epic Evo does on standing or out of the saddle climibing? I have a chisel hardtail now that I really like for its ability to put the power down but want something more comfortable/capable. I would say 90% of the hills I climb are in a standing position. Will I miss my hardtail or is the Epic Evo an efficient climber?
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Bit unfair perhaps, but I have a ´18 Chisel comp which I use mainly for commuting, but have done the occasional training session with is as well. It's a great bike, though mine suffers from some poor parts, so when I've done some serious riding on it I have been running light carbon wheels which helps a lot.

Anyway, I also ride a Diverge gravel bike and a Stumpjumper Evo - but my Epic Evo is by far the bike I ride the most. It's just amazingly capable, and I would have to say it climbs better than my chisel (and diverge) even on asphalt, probably because it's lighter and my body is best used to its geometry. It's a ´21 expert, and the shocks will lock 100% solid if you want to. I run mine with a pretty stiff setup, so rarely ever flip the switches.

And as mentioned, once you are climbing on the loose stuff, the EE wins easily because of better traction.

Bonus is that the EE can also handle gnar and rough stuff very well; it easily doubles as a trail bike if you fit slightly burlier tires.

If the $ is no worry, go Epic Evo.
 
#137 ·
trmn8er said:
I don’t have an EVO. But have had a lot of Epics and other efficient XC bikes full suspension. I always missed my Hardtail XC bikes when I was without one. I am 61 years old and pick my HT 9 out of 10 rides. I just really enjoy the performance and being able to mash on a firm and stable platform. The EVO surely is a good climber and likely better than a hardtail climbing if it’s loose and super rocky but I ride a lot of buff XC stuff. I do have the Primer for big mountain rides where I need to travel.
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That's how I've been feeling lately too. I have a new fuel ex but I'm finding I have more fun on my hardtail because of its light weight and efficiency at attacking climbs. I'm really hoping the epic evo will be a good balance of the two.


knutspeed said:
Bit unfair perhaps, but I have a ´18 Chisel comp which I use mainly for commuting, but have done the occasional training session with is as well. It's a great bike, though mine suffers from some poor parts, so when I've done some serious riding on it I have been running light carbon wheels which helps a lot.

Anyway, I also ride a Diverge gravel bike and a Stumpjumper Evo - but my Epic Evo is by far the bike I ride the most. It's just amazingly capable, and I would have to say it climbs better than my chisel (and diverge) even on asphalt, probably because it's lighter and my body is best used to its geometry. It's a ´21 expert, and the shocks will lock 100% solid if you want to. I run mine with a pretty stiff setup, so rarely ever flip the switches.

And as mentioned, once you are climbing on the loose stuff, the EE wins easily because of better traction.

Bonus is that the EE can also handle gnar and rough stuff very well; it easily doubles as a trail bike if you fit slightly burlier tires.

If the $ is no worry, go Epic Evo.
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Thanks for the info! That's really great to hear that the epic evo climbs so well. It's hard to believe it's roughly the same weight as a chisel too. I really need to get to a local dealer and test ride one!
 
#138 ·
island trader said:
Can anyone comment on how the Epic Evo does on standing or out of the saddle climibing? I have a chisel hardtail now that I really like for its ability to put the power down but want something more comfortable/capable. I would say 90% of the hills I climb are in a standing position. Will I miss my hardtail or is the Epic Evo an efficient climber?
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The EE is an efficent climber. The way you tap into that efficiency does not involve doing 90% of your climbing out of the saddle.
 
#139 ·
island trader said:
Can anyone comment on how the Epic Evo does on standing or out of the saddle climibing? I have a chisel hardtail now that I really like for its ability to put the power down but want something more comfortable/capable. I would say 90% of the hills I climb are in a standing position. Will I miss my hardtail or is the Epic Evo an efficient climber?
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Besides my Evo, I have a Niner Air9 RDO hardtail. On the same courses, my times are the same or better on the Evo. I occasionally stand while climbing, mainly to stretch my legs.
 
#140 ·
island trader said:
Can anyone comment on how the Epic Evo does on standing or out of the saddle climibing? I have a chisel hardtail now that I really like for its ability to put the power down but want something more comfortable/capable. I would say 90% of the hills I climb are in a standing position. Will I miss my hardtail or is the Epic Evo an efficient climber?
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I am an out of the saddle rider, so I can report back on my new build.

I’ve only ridden it 3 times. Test ride, 12 hour race, and quick spin in rain where I crashed and turned around. [emoji1787]

It was great so far, but the 12 hour race, I spent the time riding conservatively in the saddle. Heck of a shake down ride.

I just dialed in the bar/stack position today for my liking, so will probably rip some trails if it doesn’t rain tomorrow.

It has an extremely active rear suspension which keeps it planted and provides lots of traction thus far. Depending upon your natural seated cadence will affect how Bobby it feels to you.


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