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2020 Specialized

Epic Hardtail Comp

A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,620
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox Reba
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetNX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo
BrakesSRAM Level TL Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Epic Hardtail Comp
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

25 mph

Epic Hardtail Comp

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
off.road.cc
2021 Specialized Epic Comp review

May 2021

The 2021 Specialized Epic Comp delivers a fast, reliable ride that feels at home on the racecourse and the trails. The BRAIN suspension works brilliantly, and the updated geometry makes it extremely capable. However, despite the Comp being the cheapest Epic model in the range, it's still at a price point that makes it unaffordable to some, despite the more basic componentry.

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MBR
Specialized Epic Evo Expert review - MBR

Mar 2021 · Alan Muldoon

Specialized Epic Evo Expert is streets ahead of its rivals in sizing and geometry. Long reach gives you freedom to get creative on any trail.

Highs
  • Fast and light

Lows
  • Expensive

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Specialized S-Works Epic HT AXS Custom in bikepacking review

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.

Highs
  • Acceleration

  • Best of the best components

  • Confidence-inspiring handling

  • Amazing concept for racers

Lows
  • Frame requires delicate treatment

  • Fork sags when you pedal standing up

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BikeRadar
Specialized Epic Hardtail review

Jul 2020 · Tom Marvin

A great frame that’s let down by lacklustre kit, but is a solid platform to upgrade from

Highs
  • 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

Lows
  • Quality of components

  • Fork has a less refined feel through its stroke than others

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BIKE Magazine
First Ride: 2021 Specialized Epic Evo

Jun 2020

As cross-country bikes evolve, it's no surprise that the Specialized Epic Evo is already a step ahead. It adds travel and length, and loses one element.

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Loam Wolf
Review: Specialized Epic Evo S-Works

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!

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Flow Mountain Bike
Specialized Epic EVO Review | Specialized ditches the Brain for 2021, and the EVO is all the better for it

Jun 2020

The Specialized Epic EVO is all-new for 2021, and it has finally ditched the Brain. Along with its new FACT carbon frame and radical geometry, this is one XC bike that is totally dialled for trail-ripping. Read on for our 2021 Specialized Epic EVO review.

Highs
  • Superbly balanced suspension performance

  • Totally up-for-it geometry

  • Comfortable all-day riding position

  • Stupendously light Roval Control SL wheels

  • Dual bottle friendly

  • The well-engineered but practical frameset

Lows
  • The mind-boggling price

  • Burlier rubber, particularly on the rear, wouldn't go amiss

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Bicycling
The Specialized Epic Hardail Pro Is a Modern Hardtail For Modern XC Racing

Jan 2020 · Bobby Lea

The redesigned Epic Hardtail Pro is longer, slacker and compatible with long travel dropper posts.

Highs
  • Slacker head angle and longer reach than previous version

  • Roval Control carbon hoops

  • SRAM X01 Eagle drivetrain

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized FACT 11m, XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorGloss Dove Grey Blue Ghost Pearl / Pro Blue

Fork

RockShox Reba RL 29, Motion Control damper, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 100mm of travel

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

Stem

Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

Handlebar

Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Sport, hollow Cr-Mo rails

Seatpost

Specialized, alloy, single-bolt, 30.9mm

TypeRigid

Grips

Specialized Trail Grips

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

Crank

Truvativ STYLO, DUB, Alloy, 32T

Shifters

SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t

Chain

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

Brakes

Front: SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

TypeSRAM Level TL Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Specialized Alloy, Tubeless Ready, 25mm internal width, 28h

Spokes

DT Swiss Industry

Front Hub

Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h

Rear Hub

Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h

Tires

Front: Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

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