I would like to get an S-Works Epic Evo. However, I'm still not quite sure which variant I should buy.
Basics:
- Budget is at 8k
I do not want DOT brakes
I want to use the bike for XC races and a Transalp this year, as well as for training intervals off-road
I ride most of my kilometers on a road bike or gravel bike
Electronic shifting is a must-have
No tubeless
Under 10kg would be nice, but not at all costs.
It's this model https://www.specialized.com/lu/de/s-wor ... 285-205802
I would change the following:
Drive: SRAM X0 Transmission cassette
PowerMeter: SRAM Quarq Power Meter Spider AXS
Brakes: SHIMANO XTR 4-piston
Tires: Continental Race King Protection 29x2.20
Tubes: RideNow Ultralight MTB
Here I would need to sell the following parts:
Drive: SRAM XX1 Eagle could luckily bring in 1k
Brakes: SRAM G2 RS could luckily bring 100 Euro
Variant 2 - Epic Evo S-Works 2023 Frame Kit - 7900 Euro:
It's this kit https://www.specialized.com/lu/de/s-wor ... 286-205804
Here I think I have the better wheels and no hassle with the sale. I like the color of both. I prefer the FrameKit, but not 900 euros more.
Where I'm not sure:
RockShox Reverb - Maybe there's something better out there. One does read quite a bit of negative things.
Nextie Alpha - I've selected it now because I'm satisfied with the Nexties on my road bike. A Duke Crazy Jack would probably also be good.
For the suspension fork, I have just selected the one from the S-Works model. A different one could be possible.
For the power meter, I could also switch to Assioma PRO MX-2. They cost about the same, which I could also use on rental bikes during my vacation. However, they don't fit into the SRAM AXS system and my coach can't do anything with them.
What do you think of the build and which variant would you choose? Where can I improve or save some more?