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Today’s Deals2018 Specialized
Men's S-Works Epic Frameset
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$5,000| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100mm rear |
| Fork | RockShox SID |
| Shock | RockShox |
| 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 highly efficient and lightweight cross-country bike, celebrated for its Brain suspension technology that adapts to terrain for optimal performance. It excels in climbing and technical sections, offering racer-inspired handling and stability. While it's praised for its race-ready features and innovative design, some reviews note the Brain system's polarizing nature and the bike's high price point.
Lightweight carbon frame
Brain suspension technology for adaptive performance
Excellent climbing efficiency
Racer-inspired handling and stability
Innovative design with updated geometry
Brain suspension system can be polarizing
High price point for some models
Limited adjustability of suspension on the fly
Some models lack size inclusivity
The Epic Pro offers nearly identical ride qualities as the S-Works Epic at a fraction of the cost.Bicycling
This Epic has to be one of the best handling 100mm travel 29ers available.
Flow Mountain BikeThe best way to describe the Epic is 'confidence inspiring.'
Mountain FlyerSpecialized Epic Expert is one of the fastest cross country race bikes ever produced.
MBRthe Epic has been a mainstay of the cross-country racing scene since it blew things wide-open in 2003 with the Brain
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Nov 2019 · Alan Muldoon
The latest Specialized S-Works Epic HT AXS is their top-flight XC bike that cuts weight to the bone but how tough is it on the rider?
Amazingly capable for a World Cup XC race bike. Ultra-light and compliant carbon frame. No holds barred specification.
The price seems insanely high.
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.
Nov 2018 · James Huang
Specialized has offered several “Evo” mountain bike models in the past, all fitted with burlier builds that aim to make things more fun on the way down, with minimal sacrifice on the way up. For the first time, the XC racing-focused Epic gets the treatment, with the new Epic Expert Evo retaining the family’s excellent […]
Brain rear shock performs as claimed, superb handling, mostly fantastic build kit
Brain rear shock is quirky, woeful rear hub, so-so weight
Jul 2018 · Joe Norledge
Feathery weight, sorted geometry and striking looks makes this a brilliant race bike/super bike. However, it comes at a stratospheric price. Buy if you want one of the best and most expensive XC hardtails around
A feathery weight combined with sorted handling and super-bike looks
Not much, bar the astronomical price and a couple of easily changed components
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
| Frame | S-Works FACT 12m, XC Geometry, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel BB Standard: BSA, 100mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID WC Brain 29, Top-Adjust Brain Fade Adjust, Solo Air, tapered carbon crown/steerer, 42mm offset, 15x110mm Maxle® Stealth thru-axle, 100mm of travel Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox/Specialized Micro Brain shock w/ Spike Valve, AUTOSAG, 51x257mm Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 100mm, threaded |
| Seatpost | S-Works FACT carbon, 10mm setback, 30.9mm Type: Rigid |
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Last updated November 6
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