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Men's Epic Expert
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$5,020| Reported Weight | 23.5 lbs–25.8 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID |
| Shock | RockShox |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TL 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 is a highly efficient and lightweight cross-country bike, celebrated for its Brain suspension technology that adapts to terrain for optimal performance. It offers a racy feel with sharp handling and impressive climbing capabilities, though some riders find the Brain system polarizing on rougher trails. The Epic stands out as a top choice for competitive racing, with models providing near S-Works performance at more accessible price points.
Brain suspension technology for adaptive performance
Lightweight carbon frame enhances climbing efficiency
Sharp handling and racy geometry for competitive edge
Near S-Works performance at lower price points
Confidence-inspiring in technical sections
Brain suspension can be polarizing on rough terrain
Higher price point for premium models
Some models lack size inclusivity
Components may not match top-tier S-Works spec
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 FlyerWithout doubt one of the best race bikes I have ever ridden.
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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Dec 2020 · Guy Kesteven
Extremely light for the category and stiffer and slacker to be faster uphill and down, the new Epic Evo is a blisteringly quick and enjoyable XC/Trail bike if you don’t want extra reach
Superlight frame weight
Impressive stiffness
Excellent SID suspension combo
Great suspension tune
Confident steering
Smart kit choice
Tall seat tube limits upsizing
Controls hit the top tube
Slow freehub engagement
Comp version is even better value
No SWAT downtube storage
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
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.
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
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.
May 2019 · Robin Weaver
A pedalling-friendly platform that’s great fun to ride on rowdier trails when the speeds pick up
Brain shock is easy to tune to balance comfort and pedalling efficiency
Deceptively capable considering it only has 100mm of rear travel
Confident-handling in challenging terrain yet still feels super-fast on the climbs
Brain takes time to get used to
Not exactly cheap
| Frame | Specialized FACT 11m, XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
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| Fork | RockShox SID Brain 29, Solo Air, Bottom-adjust Brain Fade, 15x110mm Maxle® Stealth thru-axle, 42mm offset, 100mm of travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Custom RockShox Micro Brain shock w/ Spike Valve, AUTOSAG, 51x257mm Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, threaded BB |
| Stem | Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Alloy, single-bolt, 30.9mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Specialized Dirt |
| Grips | Specialized Sip grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
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| Crank | Truvativ STYLO, DUB, SRAM Eagle, 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc Type: SRAM Level TL Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, tubeless-ready |
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| Spokes | DT Swiss Industry |
| Front Hub | Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h |
| Rear Hub | Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 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 April 8
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