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Men's Epic Hardtail Pro
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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$5,600| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 90mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle, Truvativ Stylo Carbon |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TLM 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 ultra-light frame, exceptional climbing ability, and smooth ride quality, making it a top contender in the cross-country category. Its innovative design and technology, including the Brain fork, offer a good balance between efficiency and comfort, though some may find the fork's lockout abrupt. The bike's high performance comes with a premium price, especially for the S-Works builds.
Ultra-light and stiff frame
Exceptional climbing ability
Smooth ride quality
Innovative Brain fork technology
High performance for cross-country racing
Abrupt hard stop in Brain fork
Premium price point for S-Works builds
Limited dropper post choices in some models
Specialized has clearly set a new benchmark with a medium mountain bike frame that weighs a claimed 875g.
Cycling TipsThe best hardtail Joe has ridden, priced accordingly
BikeRadarIncredibly light, supremely capable, surprisingly comfortable and a truly amazing XC hardtail
MBRIs the Specialized S-Works Epic the fastest hardtail we've ever ridden?
Singletrack WorldFeedback?
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Nov 2019 · Bobby Lea
It's not cheap, but oh boy, this is one fast bike.
RockShox Brain Suspension
SRAM X01 drivetrain
Oct 2019 · Trev Worsey
The Epic is Specialized’s no-nonsense lightweight XC racer. But just like the Stumpjumper, the Epic is also offered in a more progressive EVO spec.
Very lively on flow trails
Like a rocket uphill
Micro Brain inertia valve delay
XC cockpit limits versatility
Sep 2019 · Guy Kesteven
Has a longer fork and bigger tyres turned the alloy Specialized Epic into a lightweight play bike?
Still extremely light for the money despite a trail toughened spec
Unique and very effective automatic hardtail/full suspension switching
Flexy frame and wheels, plus short and steep geometry
Clunky suspension actuation in firmer modes, highlighted by gappy free-hub pick up
Aug 2019 · Zach Overholt
Riding the new Specialized Epic HT in Northstar at Tahoe proved that this is not your old school XC bike. Instead, it's a very light, very capable racer.
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!
Jan 2018
The all-new 2018 model Specialized Epic reviewed and rated. Did we love it? Yes. But not all of it. It is lighter, faster and with major improvements made with the Brain suspension, but the fork had us in two minds.
Many improvements to an already amazing bike.
Insane efficiency.
The best components going.
Brilliant handling.
We just don't like the Brain-equipped fork.
Nov 2017 · James Bracey
Specialized Epic Expert is one seriously fast cross country race bike. For 2018 the Epic range has had a complete overhaul with some interesting changes.
Seriously impressive pedalling efficiency.
Impressive capability in technical terrain.
The Brain.
Cannot adjust suspension settings on the fly.
The Brain.
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.
| Frame | 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 | RockShox SID Brain 29, Solo Air, 51mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle (S: 90mm of travel, M/L/XL: 100mm of travel) Travel: 90mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM PF30 |
| Stem | Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini-Rise, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm width, 31.8mm clamp |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Phenom Expert, Adaptive Edge design, hollow titanium rails, carbon fiber base, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 21mm offset, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Specialized Dirt |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Truvativ Stylo, carbon, Boost™ 148, 175/170mm, 30mm spindle, SRAM Eagle™, alloy, 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle, trigger, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t |
| Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed w/ PowerLock |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Level TLM, hydraulic disc, organic pads, 160/180mm rotor, Rear: SRAM Level TLM, hydraulic disc, organic pads, 160 rotor Type: SRAM Level TLM Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Roval Control Carbon, hookless bead, 22mm internal width, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Industry, stainless, 2.0 |
| Front Hub | Front Hub: Specialized, sealed cartridge bearing, 15x110mm spacing, torque caps, 24h |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 350, Star Ratchet, 36t engagement, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h |
| Tires | Front: Fast Trak, GRIPTON compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29 x 2.3",, Rear: Fast Trak, GRIPTON compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29 x 2.1" |
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