rlsedition
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rlsedition mikelevy's article
Aug 20, 2020 at 11:59
Aug 20, 2020
Video: Spur vs Ranger vs Scalpel vs SB115 vs Epic EVO - Field Test Round Table
@avg-roadie: As you know, Specialized has Evo models that compete more directly with your Ranger than the S-Works model. For some strange reason PB decided to test the most expensive one.
rlsedition mikelevy's article
Aug 20, 2020 at 10:16
Aug 20, 2020
Video: Spur vs Ranger vs Scalpel vs SB115 vs Epic EVO - Field Test Round Table
@duzzi: Magazine comparison tests allow us readers to compare various bikes before purchasing. Yes, many of the comments are subjective, but it's still better than the manufacturers' PR releases.
rlsedition mikelevy's article
Aug 20, 2020 at 9:46
Aug 20, 2020
Video: Spur vs Ranger vs Scalpel vs SB115 vs Epic EVO - Field Test Round Table
@DevoMTB: The Evo Expert specs claim the bike comes with an X1 Eagle crankset, which I thought was made of carbon.
rlsedition mikelevy's article
Aug 20, 2020 at 9:41
Aug 20, 2020
Video: Spur vs Ranger vs Scalpel vs SB115 vs Epic EVO - Field Test Round Table
@smartyiak: I've seen other sources claim a 24# weight for the Evo Pro and 25# for the Expert model.
rlsedition mikelevy's article
Aug 20, 2020 at 9:39
Aug 20, 2020
Video: Spur vs Ranger vs Scalpel vs SB115 vs Epic EVO - Field Test Round Table
@bubbrubb: Probably similar in feel to the S-Works, but just how similar? Why should readers have to guess how the more affordable model performs? PB should have demanded either the Evo Expert or Pro models instead for this comparison test.
rlsedition mikelevy's article
Aug 19, 2020 at 15:08
Aug 19, 2020
Field Test: 2021 Specialized Epic EVO S-Works - The Most Versatile
@DevoMTB: You are correct, but mine will be replaced with an XG-1295 version once the original cassette wears out.
rlsedition mikelevy's article
Aug 19, 2020 at 15:04
Aug 19, 2020
Field Test: 2021 Specialized Epic EVO S-Works - The Most Versatile
@hllclmbr: The "best" Ducati (Superleggera V4) costs $100k.
rlsedition mikelevy's article
Aug 19, 2020 at 15:03
Aug 19, 2020
Field Test: 2021 Specialized Epic EVO S-Works - The Most Versatile
You don't have to spend $11.5k to own an Epic Evo.
rlsedition mikelevy's article
Aug 18, 2020 at 16:24
Aug 18, 2020
Field Test: 2021 Specialized Epic EVO S-Works - The Most Versatile
I would argue that the "momma bear" of mountain bikes today is at roughly $5000; that's where the value is best.
rlsedition mikelevy's article
Aug 18, 2020 at 14:54
Aug 18, 2020
Field Test: 2021 Specialized Epic EVO S-Works - The Most Versatile
In addition to bicycles, I'm a motorcycle and car nut as well. Read any of the enthusiast magazines and you'd see that the editors usually select test vehicles with similar equipment and pricing, when possible, which replicates what real consumers do when they're shopping. Why PB tested $11-12k bikes against $5-7k bikes caused me to shake my head in disbelief.