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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| 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 capable cross-country bike, praised for its updated Brain suspension platform, lightweight design, and improved geometry. It excels in technical terrain and climbs, though some riders find the Brain system polarizing and the bike can be harsh on rough trails. The Epic is often compared to other top-tier XC bikes like the Specialized Epic EVO and Rocky Mountain Element.
Updated Brain suspension platform for efficient and capable performance
Lightweight design with significant weight savings
Improved geometry for better stability and handling
Efficient power transfer and climbing ability
Confidence-inspiring in technical sections
Brain suspension system can be polarizing and difficult to adjust
Harsh ride on rough trails for some riders
High price point for some models
Limited size options for shorter riders
This is lighter than its predecessor, with a stiffer frame and suspension that’s more resistant to downforce from the rider when closed, with smoother and faster transitions to openBicycling
In our experience, 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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Jul 2021 · Robin Weaver
A super-fast, momentum carrying machine that’s far more capable than its rear travel might suggest
Rocketship fast when you hit the pedals
Far more capable and confident than the amount of travel might suggest
Covers ground incredibly quickly
Accurate line choice is recommended
Rear tyre needs more bite
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.
Fast and light
Expensive
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
Aug 2020 · Zach Overholt
It’s been a while since we’ve posted one of Fair Wheel Bike’s custom builds. But this crazy light Specialized Epic EVO proves that they’re still cranking out some incredible bikes in Arizona. Jason Woznick of Fair Wheel tells us that this bike was created not to make the absolute lightest bike possible, but to better […]
Jun 2020 · Bobby Lea
It’s fast, precise, smooth, and extremely efficient.
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.
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!
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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" |
First added March 27
Last updated March 27
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