# 2023 Epic Evo for beginner XC racer? **URL:** \ **Category:** Equipment\ **Created:** [April 24, 2024, 2:19pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2023-epic-evo-for-beginner-xc-racer/92848 "2024-04-24T14:19:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TexanDad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/texandad/32/160360_2.png) [@TexanDad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/TexanDad)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 2:19pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2023-epic-evo-for-beginner-xc-racer/92848/1 "2024-04-24T14:19:02Z")
Good morning, I’ve had my eye on the Epic Evo line for a while now. I’ve been racing gravel for 2 - 2.5 years now and I’m looking to dip my toe into the XC world. Seems like gravel and XC have a lot of similarities with the key difference being the technical ability you need for XC (I know some gravel races are really techy now too, but generally speaking). I’ve got a GX derailleur and crank from a prior trail build sitting in the garage I can throw on it right away. I’ve located the 2023 at the discounted $2400 sale price in my size, it’s about an hour to go get it but for the price I’m not seeing many bikes out there that will come nearly as race ready as this one. Thoughts? I think I’m going to try and go snag it this afternoon. ---
**Author:** ![Jolyzara](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jolyzara/32/97333_2.png) [@Jolyzara](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jolyzara)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 2:29pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2023-epic-evo-for-beginner-xc-racer/92848/2 "2024-04-24T14:29:23Z")
Yes. Get it now. It’s a great bike and you can not beat the price! Great ride as is, but lighter wheels and drivetrain turn it into a race weapon. Add on flight attendant when it comes out and you essentially will have an epic 8 for less than half the price. ---
**Author:** ![alexstenerson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/alexstenerson/32/5407_2.png) [@alexstenerson](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/alexstenerson)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 3:04pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2023-epic-evo-for-beginner-xc-racer/92848/3 "2024-04-24T15:04:01Z")
Yep for the price it’s unbeatable. As stated above, I’d take the money you’re saving and buy some bad a$$ wheels and you’ll be set. ---
**Author:** ![mfa81](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mfa81/32/151749_2.png) [@mfa81](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mfa81)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 3:20pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2023-epic-evo-for-beginner-xc-racer/92848/4 "2024-04-24T15:20:34Z")
that’s an excellent choice! go for it! ---
**Author:** ![jfranci3](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jfranci3/32/12908_2.png) [@jfranci3](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/jfranci3)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 3:53pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2023-epic-evo-for-beginner-xc-racer/92848/6 "2024-04-24T15:53:32Z")
> [@TexanDad](#): > > avel and XC have a lot of similarities with the key difference being the technical ability you need for XC ( Do it. You’ll probably be able to sell it in a year (or right away) for the same price if you don’t use it. The bare frame even. [https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/list/?location=194-\*-\*&category=75&price=2000..3500&year=2023,2022&framesize=16,19,24,25,26,28,29,23,27,34,35,36,30,31,47&wheelsize=10&fronttravel=100,110,120,130&itemcondition=3&reartravel=100,110,120&material=2](https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/list/?location=194-*-*&category=75&price=2000..3500&year=2023,2022&framesize=16,19,24,25,26,28,29,23,27,34,35,36,30,31,47&wheelsize=10&fronttravel=100,110,120,130&itemcondition=3&reartravel=100,110,120&material=2) ---
**Author:** ![Majoeric](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/majoeric/32/166482_2.png) [@Majoeric](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Majoeric)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 7:36pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2023-epic-evo-for-beginner-xc-racer/92848/7 "2024-04-24T19:36:45Z")
I just bought one with plans to race XC later this year. So far it’s been great at my local trails. Eric ---
**Author:** ![WindWarrior](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/windwarrior/32/84679_2.png) [@WindWarrior](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/WindWarrior)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 7:53pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2023-epic-evo-for-beginner-xc-racer/92848/8 "2024-04-24T19:53:03Z")
First you inspired me to put a gold chain and cassette bling on my Checkpoint, now I’m lusting after an Epic Evo! Nowhere to ride it! Two more years! ---
**Author:** ![TexanDad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/texandad/32/160360_2.png) [@TexanDad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/TexanDad)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 8:30pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2023-epic-evo-for-beginner-xc-racer/92848/9 "2024-04-24T20:30:14Z")
Secured! ![20240424_130116](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/0/d/0d611cf0d5dd892cd460f02c5e3033499913f817.jpeg) ![20240424_133505](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/7/c/7cdd9b0bae838023cc0ce873cc8ab933a92552ae.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![jfranci3](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jfranci3/32/12908_2.png) [@jfranci3](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/jfranci3)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2024, 4:30pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2023-epic-evo-for-beginner-xc-racer/92848/10 "2024-04-25T16:30:48Z")
NICE! I made a very very very very similar decision last year. I named my “Squash” because of that color and it’s my FS bike. You can’t use that name.