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Epic Hardtail Comp Carbon World Cup
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox Reba |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | GX, NX |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Specialized Epic Hardtail is celebrated for its lightweight frame and innovative design, setting new standards in the cross-country category. Its updated geometry and Rider-First Engineering ensure high-speed stability and efficient power transfer, making it a top contender for competitive racing. While it excels in stiffness and comfort, some riders may find the Brain-equipped front fork's lockout and limited dropper post options less appealing.
Lightweight frame design
High stiffness-to-weight ratio
Updated geometry for improved handling
Rider-First Engineering for consistent performance
Integrated storage solutions with SWAT system
Brain-equipped front fork's lockout may not suit all
27.2mm seatpost diameter limits dropper post choices
Specialized has clearly set a new benchmark with a medium mountain bike frame that weighs a claimed 875g.
Cycling TipsThe new Epic is a first-class speed machine.
BikeRadarIs the Specialized S-Works Epic the fastest hardtail we've ever ridden?
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Feb 2018
The Specialized Women’s Epic Comp Carbon is a task master, a bike where nothing other than full speed will do. It will be your best training partner and likely podium companion, if you don’t mind the clunk in the 'Brain' shock and choose the right setting for the race conditions too. Review: Cube Reaction GTC One - high value, high-speed carbon race hardtail When should you replace your bicycle helmet? We asked the experts Review: Trek Roscoe 9 - playful fat tyred trail hardtail For a quick review edit, watch the above video!
Oct 2017 · Wil Barrett
Is the Specialized S-Works Epic the fastest hardtail we've ever ridden? At 8.23kg (18.1lb) for the complete bike, it is most definitely the lightest.
Oct 2017
We’ve assembled, set up and had a couple of quick laps of the race track on the most anticipated arrival to the XC circuit this season, ahead of our full review here’s what we are in for. Mad light, S-Works light. 10kg (including carbon water bottle cage) is very exciting for a bike you can …
10kg of the best.
Clean and neat.
Ultimate efficiency.
Chain slap noise.
A little bland looking perhaps?
Jul 2017 · MBA Action
A Seriously Light Bike In a world where full-suspension rigs have taken over, it’s been easy for companies to overlook the original mountain
Jul 2017
Brand’s flagship XC bike loses weight and gets aggressive, VERNON, New Jersey – Debuting a XC bike at a downhill park may seem like a short cut to failure. But for Specialized Bicycles, the classic East Coast gnar at the Mountain Creek Resort near Vernon, N.J. was the perfect venue to host Specialized Summer Camp and demonstrate the uncanny capabilities of its redesigned 2018 Epic.
Jul 2017 · Dan Sapp
Specialized’s world cup winning XC bike is overhauled and better than ever
Mar 2017 · Guy Kesteven
Blistering straight-line-speed-focused suspension and handling character, but technically unforgiving. Buy if you're after a race bike that offers plenty of straight-line-speed-focused suspension and and don't mind the harder handling
Unique stand-up proof, auto bump-sensing Brain suspension
Forgiving frame feel
Super-fast tyres
Unforgiving old-school handling
Flexy front end
Noticeable suspension clunk
Oct 2016
For the past 35 years no other mountain bike model name has been more iconic than the Specialized Stumpjumper. So it was big news when Specialized released its new race hardtail and for the first time ever it didn’t carry the legendary name. The Specialized Epic Hardtail follows on from the brand’s long-standing Epic
| Frame | Specialized FACT 11m, XC Geometry, internal split-housing cable routing, PF30 BB, 12x148mm rear end, triangulated post-mount 160mm brake BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Custom RockShox Reba RL, rebound adjust, Solo Air spring, tapered alloy crown/steerer, 15x110mm Maxle Stealth thru-axle, 90/100mm of travel, 51mm offset Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | PF30 |
| Stem | Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini-rise, 6000 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm width, 31.8mm clamp |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized Alloy 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX, long cage, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | RaceFace Aeffect, 6000-series alloy, 24mm spindle, 52mm chainline, 30T, 30T |
| Shifters | SRAM NX, 11-speed, trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130, 11-speed, 11-42t |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1110, 11-speed w/PowerLink |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano M506, hydraulic disc, resin pad, 180/160mm rotor, Rear: Shimano M506, hydraulic disc, resin pad, 160mm rotor Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Roval Control 29, hookless alloy, 22mm internal width, tubeless-ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Industry, stainless, 3-cross, 2.0"" |
| Front Hub | Specialized disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings,100x15mm thru-axle, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Specialized disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h |
| Tires | Front: Fast Trak, Control casing, 29x2.2"", 60TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready, Rear: Fast Trak, Control casing, 29x2.2"", 60TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready |
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