2020 Specialized
S-Works Epic Hardtail AXS
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$9,520| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | XX1 Eagle AXS, X01 Eagle AXS |
| Power Meter | Integrated |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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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
Sep 2020 · McCoy
The pursuit of speed
Aug 2020
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
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!
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
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
| Frame | S-Works FACT 12m, XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Gloss Dove Grey / Rocket Red/crimson |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID Brain Ultimate, top-adjust Brain Fade, tapered carbon crown and steerer, 15x110mm Maxle® Stealth thru-axle, 42mm offset, 100mm of travel Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded |
| Stem | S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise |
| Handlebar | S-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base, 143mm |
| Seatpost | S-Works FACT carbon, 10mm setback, 30.9mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Specialized Trail Grips |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS |
|---|---|
| Crank | QUARQ XX1 Eagle Power Meter, Boost™ 148, DUB, 170/175mm, 32t, Steel, 30T |
| Power Meter | QUARQ XX1 Eagle Power Meter, Boost™ 148, DUB, 170/175mm, 32t, Steel, 30T |
| Shifters | SRAM AXS Eagle Controller |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1299 Eagle, 10-50t |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Level Ultimate, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Level Ultimate, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Roval Control SL, hookless carbon, 25mm internal width, tubeless-ready, hand-built |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition Race |
| Front Hub | Roval Control SL, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 24h |
| Rear Hub | Roval Control SL, DT Swiss Star Ratchet, 54t engagement, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h |
| 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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