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Epic Hardtail Pro
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$5,520| 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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Oct 2020 · Benjamin Topf
What happens when you take one of the lightest hardtail mountain bikes, add drop bars and send it off on a bikepacking trip? We did exactly that with the Specialized S-Works EPIC HT AXS Custom and tell you whether the concept works.
Acceleration
Best of the best components
Confidence-inspiring handling
Amazing concept for racers
Frame requires delicate treatment
Fork sags when you pedal standing up
Jul 2020 · Tom Marvin
A great frame that’s let down by lacklustre kit, but is a solid platform to upgrade from
Geometry great for aggressive riders looking to maximise speed up and downhill
High-volume tyres boost comfort and grip on all but the slippiest of trails
Quality of components
Fork has a less refined feel through its stroke than others
Jun 2020
Specialized has done a really good job of taking one bike and making it equally competitive for two different types of riders. If you search out the longest backcountry trails or like to get to the top of your local spot at record time, you may want to take the Epic Evo S-Works for a spin. Read our full review here!
Apr 2020
Specialized's Epic Expert Carbon Evo is a satisfyingly fun and fast take on a less pointy kind of cross-country distance machine, but the Brain-equipped rear suspension can feel more idiot than intellectual and the spec is rather pedestrian for the cash. If you can get over that then it provides plenty of high tempo fun for those seeking distance and thrills.
Jan 2020 · Bobby Lea
The redesigned Epic Hardtail Pro is longer, slacker and compatible with long travel dropper posts.
Slacker head angle and longer reach than previous version
Roval Control carbon hoops
SRAM X01 Eagle drivetrain
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.
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
| 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 | RockShox SID Brain 29, Solo Air, Top-Adjust brain-fade, 51mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle (S: 90mm, M-XL: 100mm) Travel: 90mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM, DUB, PF30 |
| Stem | Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise |
| Handlebar | S-Works Carbon Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Phenom Expert, hollow titanium rails, carbon fiber base, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized Carbon, single-bolt, 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, DUB, SRAM Eagle, 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle, trigger, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1295 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Level TLM, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Level TLM, hydraulic disc Type: SRAM Level TLM Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, tubeless-ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Industry |
| Front Hub | Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h |
| 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, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Fast Trak, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.1" |
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Last updated March 27
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