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Today’s Deals2017 Specialized
S-Works Epic FSR Frame
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry frameset.
| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100mm rear |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Specialized Epic is a lightweight cross-country race bike with updated geometry for improved stability and handling. Its Brain suspension system offers efficient pedaling and responsive trail performance, though some quirks like the inertia valve knock may require acclimation. Overall, it excels in climbing and acceleration, making it a top choice for competitive riding.
Lightweight frame with significant weight reduction
Updated geometry for improved stability and handling
Efficient Brain suspension system with good traction
Excellent climbing and acceleration capabilities
Confident and predictable ride quality
Brain suspension system can feel firm or have noticeable transitions
Some components like tires may struggle in certain conditions
Proprietary systems can be complex to maintain
Handling may feel nervous with certain setups
Suspension quirks like knocking or decoupling sensations
"the new Epic stands out above many of its competitors."Bicycling
The Epic Expert is a supremely confident race machine that feels accurate in corners and comfortable at pace
BikeRadarPutting the hammer down on the Epic is a wonderful experience, it’s efficiency personified, there just is no unwanted loss of energy through the suspension at all
Flow Mountain BikeA super-aggressive, victory-seeking race bike, it’s quick on the climbs and takes the most direct line down.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineThis little bike is seriously capable.
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Apr 2018 · McCoy
We caught up with Kate Courtney's mechanic, Brad Copeland today to check out Kate's pink Specialized Epic S-Works. Kate finished 5th in the short track
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
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
Jul 2017 · Rob Weaver
Specialized attempts to up the Epicness of its thoroughbred cross-country race machine
May 2017 · Jason Sumner
Snap poll: What’s the lightest bike frame in the Specialized line-up? Has to be one of their road or cyclocross rigs, right? Click through to find out. - Mtbr.com
| Frame | S-Works FACT 11m, full carbon frame w/unique S-Works lay-up, XC Geometry, PF30 BB, carbon headset cups, 12x142mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, front derailleur mount, 100mm of travel, SWAT™ tool cradle BB Standard: PF30, 100mm, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Shock | Fox/SBC Epic remote Mini Brain w/Auto Sag and Spike Valve. Brain Fade adjust I-Valve, 205 x 53mm, with Kashima Coating Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | PF30, 100mm, press-fit |
| Seatpost | FACT carbon, 0mm offset, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
First added November 6
Last updated November 6
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